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The city is bringing in researchers from the University of Minnesota to learn about the challenges of neighborhood leaders and to see why others don’t participate in neighborhood groups.
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The City Council wants to help local entrepreneurs thrive in Minneapolis’ most diverse neighborhoods. Less clear is how the efforts from the city will actually spur economic growth while keeping neighborhoods affordable.
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The proposal — which would be the first law of its kind in the state — is a sequel to the council’s decision earlier this month to establish similar procedures for traditional employees.
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Supporters call the new policies necessary considering the pervasiveness of underpayment that disproportionately affects Minnesota’s communities of color and immigrants.
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City Council President Lisa Bender and Council Member Jeremiah Ellison are writing new language based on feedback from landlords, renters and colleagues that followed the release of draft ordinances.
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Council member Phillipe Cunningham is confident any replacement for Thor will meet the city and community’s expectations, especially around including people of color.
State Government
The bill attempts to resolve a campaign finance disclosure gap illustrated most recently by an effort in 2017 by the group Minneapolis Works on behalf of several incumbent Minneapolis city council members.
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On Friday, the Minneapolis City Council will vote on a massive plan to turn 48 acres of riverfront land into housing, businesses and an outdoor performance venue.
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A guide to better understand the document — and what it could mean for different parts of Minneapolis.
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When Lisa Bender first became City Council president, she individually asked all council members what they wanted from her as their new leader. Every official, she said, had this main request: Let’s just all get along.
