The proposal will work to quiet restaurant patios in neighborhood areas.

The U.S. House passed an ammendment to defund the program Feb. 18.

Transit for Livable Communities will spend $1 million to expand the bicycle sharing program.

Residents of NE Minneapolis have appealed the facility proposal.

Congressional action helped trim $1.2 billion from Minnesota’s 2012-13 budget shortfall.

The University could be forced to trim its openings.

The Met Council is considering raising fares to offset significant proposed funding cuts.

Only four shops currently occupy the Dinkydale but originally the building held 13 shops.

A bill for a constitutional amendment prohibiting unions from requiring prospective employees to join or pay dues, making Minnesota a “right to work” state, was proposed in the House in early January but has yet to come before a committee.