Effective Democracy
Why DFL is (somewhat secretly) divided over ranked-choice voting
The DFL “establishment” crowd thinks RCV is bad for the party, and some think it’s bad for the power of the establishment within the DFL.
Jackie Cherryhomes
Cityscape
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.
Two Cities
Winton offers plan to break Minneapolis-St. Louis Park stalemate over light rail
Minneapolis mayoral candidate Cam Winton says the two cities should work together to put the line along the Midtown Greenway.
Two Cities
Minneapolis mayoral candidates tout endorsements
Six DFL contenders and one independent list their supporters.
Politics & Policy
Minneapolis ranked-choice voting could give independent candidates a new way to attract voters
Few would bet against a DFLer winning the mayor’s race, but the new voting system has improved the odds some for independent candidate Cam Winton.