State Government
The 15 Minnesota House races (and one Senate race) to watch in 2018
A Senate special election puts both chambers in play this year.
Jessica Lee
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Metro
Both Minneapolis and St. Paul now have dockless bike sharing. How is that going?
Everything you need to know about dockless bike programs across the Twin Cities metro.
Metro
Minneapolis considers supervised injection sites to address opioid crisis
The government-sanctioned facilities would allow people to use heroin or other drugs under the supervision of healthcare workers. Though such programs operate in other cities around the world, none have been established in the U.S. — yet.
Metro
What the fight over Minneapolis 2040 says about Minneapolis 2018
Key to the debate around the city’s proposed comprehensive plan is this: Who, or what areas, should absorb the brunt of growth to help Minneapolis reach its goals around housing, transportation and employment?
Metro
At Hennepin County candidate forum, a lot of fire about ICE
The event, hosted by ISAIAH, aimed to spotlight injustices against immigrants and people of color in Hennepin County’s criminal-justice system, while allowing candidates for county attorney, sheriff and commissioner to explain their ideas for fixing them.
Metro
Minneapolis is considering building a ‘navigation center’ to address homeless encampment. So what is a navigation center?
Navigation centers have become a popular way for cities to address homelessness: giving people a place to sleep with few restrictions, where they can also get advice on housing, employment, addiction and other health issues.
Metro
Triplexes, max heights and parking: what to expect from a revised Minneapolis 2040 plan
An updated version of the proposed comprehensive plan is set to released sometime next week.
Metro
What we know — and don’t know — about a $15 minimum wage ordinance for St. Paul
A $15 hourly minimum wage for St. Paul is almost certain to pass, based on the Council and mayor’s position. But we don’t yet know the specifics or how fast it’s going to happen.
Politics & Policy
There’s a lot of beer, boutiques and luxury apartments in Minneapolis’ ‘Arts District’ these days. How much longer will it have any artists?
Today, it’s not just cranes hovering over longtime Northeast residents — but increased costs. Between 2000 and 2015, the median home value in the area increased an average of 45 percent, while rents rose an average of 13 percent.
Politics & Policy
How Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey plans to spend $40 million on affordable housing
Right now, a growing number of Minneapolis renter households are spending more than half their incomes on housing.