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Deena Winter

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Deena Winter is Minneapolis City Hall reporter for the Star Tribune.

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Minneapolis City Council member fails to win DFL endorsement to challenger

Council Member Katie Cashman was defeated by Park Board Commissioner Elizabeth Shaffer at Saturday’s Ward 7 convention.
May 13, 2025

Minneapolis council to consider new 2% fee on hotel rooms to boost tourism

About $6 million would be generated to market Minneapolis, hold events and train and develop the hospitality workforce
May 12, 2025

Minneapolis council candidate apologizes for saying she lacks ‘the desired amount of melanin’

Park Board Member Becka Thompson implied that her opponent, who is Bengali American, was elected due to the color of her skin.
May 9, 2025

Frey extends olive branch to foes, saying Democratic-run cities can be a beacon amid federal chaos

“We may not control the world or the White House, but here in Minneapolis, I promise you: We got your back.”
May 6, 2025

Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?

Minneapolis’ 2025 city elections will include Mayor Jacob Frey defending his post and all 13 city council seats on the ballot. Here’s who’s announced so far.
May 5, 2025

Judge rules Minneapolis Ward 2 DFL convention can take place on Saturday

A lawsuit requested an injunction of the May 3 Ward 2 convention.
May 2, 2025

Minneapolis City Council passes ordinance barring discrimination based on body weight and height

The civil rights ordinance also expands protections for people who are homeless or have a criminal history.
May 1, 2025

Lawsuit seeks to push Minneapolis DFL Ward 2 convention back to June

Incumbent Council Member Robin Wonsley has fought to move the convention to the original date, when college students are still on campus.
April 30, 2025

Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?

Minneapolis’ 2025 city elections will include Mayor Jacob Frey defending his post and all 13 city council seats on the ballot. Here’s who’s announced so far.
May 5, 2025

Judge rules Minneapolis Ward 2 DFL convention can take place on Saturday

A lawsuit requested an injunction of the May 3 Ward 2 convention.
May 2, 2025

Minneapolis City Council passes ordinance barring discrimination based on body weight and height

The civil rights ordinance also expands protections for people who are homeless or have a criminal history.
May 1, 2025

Lawsuit seeks to push Minneapolis DFL Ward 2 convention back to June

Incumbent Council Member Robin Wonsley has fought to move the convention to the original date, when college students are still on campus.
April 30, 2025
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