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St. Paul’s epic fight over trash collection, explained
A look at what’s at the upcoming ballot measure; what a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ would mean, and why garbage pickup is so controversial in the Capital City.
Jessica Lee
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From WeDo to East Town, why so many neighborhood branding efforts in Minneapolis go up in smoke
A series of initiatives to reimagine areas of Minneapolis have come and gone in recent years, all of which had the same ostensible goal: to attract people to areas whose old names may no longer reflect their new reality.
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Why Minneapolis wants to create six ‘cultural districts’ across the city
The City Council wants to help local entrepreneurs thrive in Minneapolis’ most diverse neighborhoods. Less clear is how the efforts from the city will actually spur economic growth while keeping neighborhoods affordable.
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Minneapolis holds first public hearing on controversial tenant screening proposals
The City Council’s housing policy and development committee unanimously endorsed the proposed ordinance, a move that sets up a vote by the full council next month.
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Minneapolis Council wants to expand wage theft protections to gig workers, independent contractors
The proposal — which would be the first law of its kind in the state — is a sequel to the council’s decision earlier this month to establish similar procedures for traditional employees.
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St. Paul’s most competitive council race is focused on crime, development — and bringing a new approach to city hall
Six candidates have filed for the Ward 6 seat formerly occupied by longtime Council Member Dan Bostrom.
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From pickleball to pollinators, people have a lot of thoughts about parks in southwest Minneapolis
Turns out that neighborhood leaders and residents have a lot of strong opinions on how, or what, their parks should look like in 20 years.
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Why Minneapolis passed a wage-theft ordinance that essentially duplicates state law
Supporters call the new policies necessary considering the pervasiveness of underpayment that disproportionately affects Minnesota’s communities of color and immigrants.
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Minneapolis’ ‘inclusionary zoning’ policy takes shape, even as developers cry foul
The city is looking to establish “straightforward and consistent” rules requiring developers to include affordable units as part of all new housing projects. Not everyone is on board.
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After ouster, former Hennepin County Sheriff Stanek is retired — but very much leaving the door open to un-retiring
“There’s lots of speculation about what Sheriff Stanek is, or is not, doing.”
