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Karen Boros

Karen Boros

Karen Boros reports on Minneapolis City Hall. She started her journalism career covering Minneapolis politics for the Sun Newspapers and later became the City Hall reporter for WCCO-TV. She went on to work as a television reporter in the Chicago bureau of CBS News. She has also reported for Minnesota Public Radio and Twin Cities Public Television, and taught journalism at the University of St. Thomas.

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Minneapolis City Council looks at residential parking, temporary appointment process

By Karen Boros | 01/25/13

A plan that could reduce the number of parking spaces required for multi-unit properties in the University of Minnesota area will be examined this spring.

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Two Cities

Repair bill for Minneapolis water main now at $325,000

By Karen Boros | 01/24/13

City labor costs  for workers from the Water, Traffic and Sewer departments total $100,000.

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Two Cities

Minneapolis considers conflict-of interest rule changes for city boards

By Karen Boros | 01/23/13

The city’s Ethical Practices Board worries that personal appearances by members involved in a project could erode public confidence in commission decisions.

New Minneapolis police approach to juvenile prostitution paying off
Two Cities

New Minneapolis police approach to juvenile prostitution paying off

By Karen Boros | 01/18/13

The new philosophy treats the juvenile as a victim in need of rescue, rather than as an accomplice in a crime.

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak
Two Cities

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak outlines ambitious final ‘to do’ list

By Karen Boros | 01/16/13

Public safety and youth programs are top priorities as he begins work on his 12th — and final — year as mayor. 

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Two Cities

Minneapolis drivers and bicyclists share the roads — and blame for crashes

By Karen Boros | 01/16/13

The number of city bicyclists has more than doubled since 1999, but bike/vehicle accidents have remained steady at about 300 a year.

Mayor R.T. Rybak
Two Cities

Q-A: Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak talks about accomplishments, tough moments and his future

By Karen Boros | 01/14/13

About D.C. job prospects: “Why would I spend 12 years of my life doing everything humanly possible to make this a better place and turn around and leave?”

Mayor R.T. Rybak
Two Cities

Potential successors to Minneapolis Mayor Rybak already lining up support

By Karen Boros | 01/11/13

It’s only been two weeks since he announced he’s not running, but already at least 10 citizens have expressed interest in taking his place.

Two Cities

Minneapolis water-main repair filled with challenges

By Karen Boros | 01/08/13

A large main like that can’t be shut down quickly without producing more damage from the pressure.

Two Cities

Violent crime in Minneapolis is at second-lowest level since 1983

By Karen Boros | 01/04/13

Violent crime was only slightly more than the record low set in 2011.