Metro
Minneapolis homeless navigation center closes, even as need remains acute
Twin Cities officials are already anticipating the reappearance of homeless encampments this summer.
Jessica Lee
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Metro
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.
Metro
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.
Metro
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.
Metro
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.
Metro
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.
Metro
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.
Metro
The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority is changing the way it does business, and some city council members are worried about it
An agreement with the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority is the latest step in efforts to ensure the city maintains as much affordable housing as possible.
Metro
It sure seems like there’s going to be single-family homes at the Ford site development
Ford currently owns the 122-acre site along the Mississippi River in the Highland Park neighborhood. For years, the company made it clear that it did not want single-family homes included in future development of the site. That has changed.
