Minnesota’s 10 most dangerous intersections and why they are so perilous
The Minnesota Department of Transportation ranks intersections based on a weighted analysis of crashes that occurred on each from 2008 to 2012.
Judy Keen
Judy Keen is a former Chicago bureau chief for USA TODAY. A Minnesota native, she also worked as the newspaper’s White House correspondent, presidential campaign reporter and a general assignment reporter based in Washington, D.C. Cityscape is supported by grants from the McKnight Foundation and the Central Corridor Funders Collaborative.
Roundabouts are here to stay — and for good reasons
There are about 120 in use in Minnesota, and they are viewed as safer and more efficient than standard intersections.
A Frank Lloyd Wright geek searches for his gems in metro area
I enlisted Minneapolis architect Tim Quigley, a Wright aficionado, to learn more.
Despite population growth, car use declining in Twin Cities
Significant drop in “trip making” surprises transportation planners.
Southwest LRT proposal rumbles into ‘near-death experience’ territory
Whether the light-rail line plan will survive is a matter of debate.
What the rest of the country is saying about the Twin Cities
Visitors spent $6.8 billion in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area in 2012, so the stakes are high.
North Minneapolis still struggling to recover from 2011 tornado
The city is dealing with 234 damaged, abandoned or condemned properties across the area.
Twin Cities libraries innovate to remain relevant in digital age
Public libraries now offer digital resources, homework help for students, classes and take free services into neighborhoods.
Why driving Twin Cities’ freeways can be harrowing
Highway experts describe research behind freeway designs and driving habits — and what works and what doesn’t.
White Bear Lake drying up: symptom of an emerging metro-area water problem
Levels of other area lakes are also declining as metro communities rely more and more on inexpensive groundwater.
More noise for better airplane efficiency: Minneapolis, Edina neighborhoods fighting the plan
Aggressive efforts by both communities prompt the Federal Aviation Administration to delay action.
Rybak, mayoral candidates set Minneapolis population goal of 500,000 by 2025 — but is that realistic?
Giant jumps in population are possible, but often are a result of singular circumstances.
Seven mayoral candidates agree on big goals for Minneapolis, not on how to achieve them
The candidates outlined their views on transit, population density, housing options and sustainable development.
Smart urban planning turns Robbinsdale into foodie destination
Robbinsdale has worked hard to retain its small-town character.
Minnesota’s economy bouncing back, but not for low-income and homeless residents
Despite improved economic numbers, agencies that serve the poor in the metro area are not feeling optimistic yet.
Ambitious plan for plaza near Target Field will make North Loop even more lively
Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin expects the public space to become a vital part of the neighborhood.
Rethinking Nicollet Mall: Some ideas to enliven the urban space
Most of the mall’s energy has moved to its south end, while its northern section is drab and vacant.
Minneapolis re-timing traffic lights so it’s go go go, but is that a good idea?
Traffic flow will improve, but so will the number of cars on the road.
Molly, new illegal drug, begins to infiltrate Twin Cities
Medical officials say the popular drug is an emerging problem in the metro area.
A wish list from loyal downtown residents in St. Paul
The parks are fabulous, but there’s no place to shop.
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