Dynamics of Minneapolis mayoral race unprecedented on many levels
Ranked-choice voting has prompted few candidates attacks. And there are more debates and forums, fewer lawn signs — and extensive use of social media.
Karen Boros
Karen Boros reports on Minneapolis City Hall.
Political trio seeking decisive civic action to save Minnesota Orchestra
Former Gov. Arne Carlson and Minneapolis mayoral candidates Jackie Cherryhomes and Dan Cohen call for quick action to find money to end the lockout.
Minneapolis budget proposals include increased street maintenance, police hires
The biggest police challenge will be maintaining the current officer strength, given the large number eligible for retirement.
Winton touts need for streamlined Minneapolis licensing with real-life tortoise and hare
“It’s by getting City Hall out of the way of the private sector that we can achieve out worthy goals of more jobs and affordable housing,” he said.
Streetcars endorsed for Minneapolis’ Central-Nicollet transit line
A City Council committee unanimously chose the $393 million streetcar project over the much-cheaper alternative — enhanced bus service.
Expect final Minneapolis mayoral results Wednesday after ranked-choice voting
Four years ago, it took three weeks to count the votes. This time, we should know the new mayor sometime on that Wednesday and all other results by Friday.
Aggressive challenger Frey takes on incumbent Hofstede in Minneapolis’ vibrant Third Ward
Anyone who thought City Council Member Diane Hofstede was going to roll over and play dead after Jacob Frey won DFL endorsement was wrong.
Minneapolis, planning for big Election Day turnout, beefs up precinct staffing
State law requires at least four judges, but the city plans to have seven at each of its 117 precincts.
My morning as a firefighter: rappelling, battling smoke in the dark — and teamwork
Months ago, I gave myself the gift of sleepless nights when I signed up to try some of the training drills usually reserved for new Minneapolis firefighters.
Mayoral candidate Winton’s criticism of Andrew drowns out airport noise issue
Cam Winton argues Mark Andrew is too close to unions. Andrew’s campaign says he can unite labor and small business.
Mayoral candidate Hodges outlines plan for Minneapolis education round-tables
Hodges said she would work with educators to get help to struggling students and use the mayor’s office to assist in discussions.
Campaign funding not worrying Minneapolis mayoral candidates
High-profile candidates are upbeat about their chances in the remaining weeks — even those lagging in fundraising.
Minneapolis City Council rejects Dinkytown development moratorium
The proposal lost on a tie vote.
Minneapolis mayoral candidate Andrew outlines his ‘business-friendly’ plan
“Everybody has a horror story” of dealing with the city, he said.
Mayoral candidate Samuels’ safety plan would target 6 Minneapolis ‘crime families’
He also calls for tighter gun-show rules and reporting of lost and stolen guns.
State Fair forum offers lively Minneapolis mayoral debate over pension issue
The discussion offered a glimpse at how eight of the city’s 35 mayoral candidates differ on the topic.
Minneapolis mayoral candidates weigh in on affordable housing, homelessness
Seven of the 35 mayoral candidates participated in a forum sponsored by the Salvation Army.
Minneapolis ‘Victory Garden’ still going strong 70 years later at Dowling
The community gardeners on Saturday are celebrating the evolution of the 4-acre plot’s World War II roots.
Minneapolis council members unhappy with Southwest LRT options for trains, tunnels
With either tunnel option, freight trains would remain in the corridor — a deal-breaker for council members.
Crowded Minneapolis mayoral ballot likely to have at least 23 candidates
In 2009, the last time the city elected a mayor via ranked-choice voting, there were 11 candidates.
