Axios’ Kyle Stokes has a thread on a press conference Monday in which Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and 50+ representatives from local business and advocacy groups called on the city council to amend the rideshare ordinance.
Related: The price of a ride: Fares are about to increase for Minneapolis rideshare drivers. But by how much?
Fox9’s Nick Longworth reports the Uptown Art Fair has been cancelled for 2024 due, in part, to the construction along Hennepin Avenue.
MPR News’ Aleesa Kuznetsov and Cathy Wurzer have a story about a veteran from Austin, Minnesota who walked 1,000 miles to Austin, Texas to see the total solar eclipse and raise awareness for the Duluth-based charity, 23rd Veteran.
KSTP reports on a statement released by deputies in Chippewa County, Wisconsin that says they are “greatly troubled” by the sheriff’s conduct. “[Sheriff Travis Hawkes] “was accused last year of sending inappropriate text messages to a female employee, conducting personal business at work and possibly violating county policies, which led to an investigation.”
Minnesota skier Lindsey Vonn posted a video showing she had a successful knee replacement surgery.
Via MPR News: President Joe Biden unveiled a plan Monday that would eliminate student loan debt for millions of Americans. This would impact borrowers struggling to make payments, those dealing with high interest balances, borrowers who qualify for forgiveness programs but have not yet applied, and more.
Brianna Crane and Sami Sparber with Axios have a story about how some Minnesotans are buying homes not with their romantic partners, but rather friends in order to afford something on the market.
