Minnesota marijuana businesses hope to benefit from proposed federal classification downgrade; worry about outstate competition
HHS sent a formal request that DEA move marijuana from its schedule I list of drugs to schedule III.
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In police records lawsuit, Minneapolis City Attorney demands open government group divulge their City Hall sources
The advocates’ attorneys said the city’s demands are “extremely atypical” and “feel intimidating.” The City Attorney said there’s nothing abnormal about its requests.
A look at Minnesota United FC’s new plans for development around Allianz Field
The sign of progress offers some hope to St. Paul neighbors that concerns about accumulating delays – and trash – at the site might soon be addressed.
How long can Uptown’s malaise last?
Signs of hope, but surprisingly little progress, three years after a summer from hell in Uptown Minneapolis
When it comes to American Indian gaming, some, but not all, tribes come up big winners
Treasure Island Resort and Casino includes the second-largest hotel in the state, a golf course and employs between 1,500 and 1,700 people.
Technology, not just luck, keeping Metro Transit buses and trains running on time
The Transit Signal Priority System Planning working group is looking at signals as well as bus stop locations, bus stop spacing, bus lanes and curb extensions.
Met Council members rebel against ‘11th hour’ vote on light rail project, delaying Blue Line extension for a few weeks
Council members said they wanted to understand how their vote would connect with a recently announced funding deal for the troubled Southwest Light Rail project.
Do first cannabis tax collections understate the size of the hemp-derived edibles business?
In the first month, the 10% sales tax brought in $594,461 from 571 businesses. That means total sales were $5.94 million.
Determined south Minneapolis tenants fought for repairs in their apartment building: inside a ‘rent escrow’ case
Minnesota tenants filed more than 400 rent escrow complaints in court last year. Do these complaints get tenants the repairs they want?
Can politics roil Minnesota’s federal courts?
Seven judges actively serve on Minnesota’s U.S. District Courts. Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz was nominated by George W. Bush. Two others were nominated by Trump. One by Obama, one by Clinton and two by Biden.
Minneapolis mayor vetoes rideshare ordinance, but also said Uber has agreed to guarantee drivers make a minimum wage
The mayor’s decision marks yet another last-minute defeat this year for the Minnesota Uber & Lyft Drivers Association.
Police killing of Ricky Cobb II puts Moriarty at odds with those who supported her election
Several activists, as well as Cobb’s family, are asking for charges to be brought against the troopers involved in Cobb’s killing.
Researchers at Hamline University look to expand accessibility of lead testing
The average price of gold (currently used to test for lead) per gram was $57.9, while the average price of bismuth (a testing alternative) per gram was $0.0085 (less than 1 cent).
A voter’s guide to who is influencing the 2023 Minneapolis City Council elections
A divided Minneapolis City Council is up for election in November, and there’s a lot at stake on issues from housing to transit to public safety.
Should St. Paul cover low-income families’ child care costs? Proposed tax hike headed to 2024 ballot
City Council members voted 5-2 Wednesday afternoon to override an earlier veto by Mayor Melvin Carter, who raised concerns that the proposal would not generate anywhere near enough funding to serve all the children it promises to serve.
The story of Darryl Strawberry’s magical, improbable stint with the St. Paul Saints
Strawberry quickly showed he could still hit, belting 18 homers and batting .435 with 39 RBI in 29 games for the Saints.
As fentanyl overdose deaths surge in Minneapolis, some advocates say the city isn’t acting fast enough
Fatal opioid overdoses in the city increased by 130% from 2017 to 2021.
Pro-Israel PAC pushing Minneapolis Councilwoman LaTrisha Vetaw to challenge Ilhan Omar
While AIPAC targets Omar, Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorses endorses the lawmaker
How Minneapolis’ Uber and Lyft drivers feel about the city’s proposed minimum pay ordinance
One driver advocacy group is pushing for a city ordinance to boost pay, similar to a statewide bill that was vetoed. Another wants a statewide task force to make recommendations first.
Resistance to buyers with government-backed mortgages could be contributing to Minnesota’s racial homeowner gap
It’s “redlining that should be outlawed.”
