Metro
Minneapolis’ decision to buy and demolish Minnesota’s last Kmart, explained
From Kmart shoppers’ reactions to the city’s redevelopment plans, here’s what you should know about the agreement — and why it’s happening now.
Minneapolis City Council
Metro
Minneapolis council wants legislators to give it more options for adhering to ‘Kahn rule’
What the city’s latest decision could mean for council elections.
Metro
Committee urges delay in planning development of Upper Harbor Terminal
Members of the citizen-led group want to have more time to discuss design aspects of the project — including a first-of-its-kind amphitheater — and how they will affect the city’s north side.
Metro
With budget moves, Minneapolis Council looks to take middle path on public safety
Council has been trying to balance the desires of those who say the Minneapolis Police Department needs more officers and those who want more emphasis on community-led efforts.
Metro
After positive results, Minneapolis looks to expand anti-violence program
The success of the city’s group violence intervention strategy has prompted Mayor Jacob Frey to propose growing the program so that it can address gang violence in south Minneapolis.
State Government
The wrath of Kahn? Why Minneapolis City Council members will have to run for two-year terms in 2021
The so-called Kahn Rule, named after former state Rep. Phyllis Kahn, requires Minneapolis to hold elections soon after the census-driven redistricting of City Council wards, and it changes a fundamental feature of city politics: that all city offices are on the ballot at the same time.
Metro
Latest 911 data reveal thousands of calls lingering in Minneapolis’ emergency response system
As the Minneapolis City Council prepares to finalize the city’s budget, the data are expected to be part of the debate over police staffing.
Metro
Meet the research outfit behind the city of Minneapolis’ big equity efforts
The University of Minnesota’s Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, better known as CURA, is not your typical academic operation, content to provide data and agnostic about how the information is used. CURA wants to change things.
Metro
Minneapolis officials say they need more time to formulate neighborhood association plan
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.
Metro
Why Minneapolis wants to create six ‘cultural districts’ across the city
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.
Metro
Minneapolis Council wants to expand wage theft protections to gig workers, independent contractors
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.
Metro
Why Minneapolis passed a wage-theft ordinance that essentially duplicates state law
Supporters call the new policies necessary considering the pervasiveness of underpayment that disproportionately affects Minnesota’s communities of color and immigrants.
Metro
Minneapolis officials get an earful about proposed rules on renter screening, security deposits
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.
Metro
Will Thor Construction’s closure affect plans for the Upper Harbor Terminal?
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
Lawmakers look to close campaign finance loophole affecting Minneapolis elections
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.
Metro
Everything you need to know, for now, about Minneapolis’ Upper Harbor Terminal project
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.
Metro
Minneapolis’ Neighborhoods 2020 plan, explained
A guide to better understand the document — and what it could mean for different parts of Minneapolis.
Metro
It’s been about a year since a new Minneapolis City Council promised to work well together. Did they?
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.
Metro
New study reveals Minneapolis’ most dangerous streets for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers
A first-of-its-kind report will serve as a guiding document as Minneapolis officials decide where, and to what extent, they should invest in street improvements or boost law enforcement.
Metro
The 5 local government stories you’ll still be talking about in 2019
From development to dockless bikes.
