Last legal battle over Vikings stadium draws to a close
A judge lifts a restraining order allowing the Ryan Companies to go ahead with its $400 million development plan for Downtown East.
Marlys Harris
A Minnesota native, Marlys Harris has been an investigative reporter and editor with specialties in consumer protection and finance for Money Magazine and Consumer Reports. She covers urban affairs.
How we stack up compared to other cities
Sometimes the tidings are jolly, sometimes, well, we may not be as hot as we thought.
Whittier Alliance moves houses — and neighborhood — forward
Whittier Alliance uproots two dwellings as part of a bigger effort to preserve and improve the neighborhood.
Tear down those Star Tribune walls
The case for tearing down the newspaper’s building in Minneapolis is pretty compelling.
Jubilant public officials, Viking fans gather for lovefest at stadium groundbreaking
Gov. Dayton, Mayor Rybak and the Wilfs take turns praising each other — and all the others that made the long-awaited event happen.
MoveMN coalition leading a new political drive for better roads, bridges, transit
The two sides are usually at each other’s throats, but proponents of roads and bridges and transit advocates say it’s time for a long-term, sustainable funding source.
Here comes ‘Minnesota Modern’: Latest plan for Block E shows promise
The fact that anything is going into this building other than an abattoir or a used car dealership is a cause for elation.
U.S. cities still struggling, but it doesn’t seem so dire in Minneapolis
The gist of a new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts is that economy is improving but American cities are still staggering.
Why doesn’t the state protect our online privacy? It’s not as easy as you think
Because of court rulings and other factors, Minnesota’s lawmakers are focusing on small-bore issues where they can exert some control.
Somalis turning to politics to get ‘seat at the table’
For years, they’ve been on the receiving end of what the public has given them. Now they would like a say in what they get, if anything, and how it is given.
With rising political power, Somali community may get first City Council representative
With redistricting, Abdi Warsame seems poised to unseat 11-year incumbent Robert Lilligren in Minneapolis’ 6th Ward council race.
Minneapolis’ solutions to downtown parking-lot glut: pleasure or pain
To reduce the supply, policy-makers basically can either offer incentives for alternate uses or toughen the city’s enforcement rules.
A few interesting ideas from some of Minneapolis’ minor mayoral candidates
I checked out their campaign ideas and found some things you might want to know about.
Short answers, long agenda for the Great Minneapolis Mayoral Debates
In the first round of questions, only a few candidates came up with reasonable elevator pitches.
Are ‘lettermarks’ Congress’ new end-around on the earmarks ban?
A budget watchdog group says they are, but several members of the Minnesota delegation say there’s nothing new about politicians writing letters supporting projects.
Vikings stadium: Final report adds little info to conclusion that Wilfs can pay their share
They may as well have sealed their mouths with duct tape, because representatives of the Sports Facilities Authority had little to add to their preliminary due-diligence report.
Obsessively secretive Wilfs face tough judge curious about business deals
I’m not sure that Minnesota’s three-week due-diligence investigation can tell us the whole story on the extent and soundness of Mark and Zygi Wilfs’ financial status.
Sports Facilities Authority responds to first suit involving Vikings stadium land
The suit asks a court to clarify who has rights over the plaza property west of the Metrodome — and the new Vikings stadium which will replace it.
With Minneapolis’ weak-mayor system, does it really matter who gets elected?
Yes. The mayor, experts say, sets the agenda and, with the bully pulpit, can lobby legislators, the business community and every other group.
Seven questions about the Vikings stadium deal that need answers
Recent developments make me think that maybe we should bide our time before tearing down the Metrodome.
