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Top concerns for Metro Transit police-chief finalists: homelessness, diversity
Minneapolis police inspector Eddie Frizell and Metro Transit interim chief A.J. Olson are vying for the position.
Jessica Lee
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What now for Metro Transit’s bus rapid transit plans?
The 2019 state budget deal omits any money for new transit, which means Saturday’s celebration of the opening of the C Line BRT could be the last party of its kind for some time.
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Minneapolis homeless navigation center closes, even as need remains acute
Twin Cities officials are already anticipating the reappearance of homeless encampments this summer.
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How much will Minneapolis’ 2040 plan actually help with housing affordability in the city?
For all the buzz generated by the plan’s call to eliminate single-family zoning, less attention has been paid to the notion of if, or to what extent, the change will alter housing affordability in Minneapolis.
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Will Thor Construction’s closure affect plans for the Upper Harbor Terminal?
Council member Phillipe Cunningham is confident any replacement for Thor will meet the city and community’s expectations, especially around including people of color.
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New metro BRT lines could be DOA without a little TLC from the Legislature
Several BRT projects are currently on regional leaders’ funding wishlist, but much of what happens with those priorities will depend on what happens at the Legislature.
Politics & Policy
Meet the guy who wants to change the way Minneapolis elects city council members
Tom Basting’s interest local politics was activated by the fight over Minneapolis 2040. But now he’s focused on something bigger: altering the very way the city chooses its leaders.
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Accessory dwelling units were supposed to help ease the Twin Cities’ housing crunch. How’s that working out?
Four years after allowing the structures, Minneapolis has permitted 137 ADUs.
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Southwest LRT construction is about to get real. What that could mean for you
The latest on Southwest LRT and what we know now about the construction schedule for the 14.5-mile, Minneapolis-to-Eden Prairie route.
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Six takeaways from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s State of the City address
Frey’s second State of the City address focused on police training, housing problems and economic growth.