Inspired
100 years later, Phyllis Wheatley center in continues to be a beacon for Black community
The center provided a gathering place in north Minneapolis for those who weren’t always welcome elsewhere.
November 22, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis property taxes are going up, but not as fast as most major U.S. cities since 2019
A new study by Redfin says Minneapolis property taxes haven’t increased as much as most metro areas since the pandemic. It’s about in the middle of the 50 largest cities.
November 22, 2024
Twin Cities
Frey vetoes labor standards board, but possible override looms
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Thursday vetoed an ordinance creating a labor standards board, but the council may have enough votes to override him.
November 22, 2024
Minneapolis
Homeless man faces years in prison after admitting to ‘fun’ Lake Street dumpster fire spree in Uptown
Sentencing in the case is scheduled for Jan. 25.
November 21, 2024
Minneapolis
Driver was drunk, unlicensed when he killed U student in hit-and-run near near campus, charges say
Ali Abas Samator has two drunken driving convictions, according to court records.
November 21, 2024
Music
Citywide census confirms it: Minneapolis musicians are underpaid and unhappy
An unveiling of Minneapolis Music Census data spotlighted shortages in pay and youth compared with other cities.
November 21, 2024
Twin Cities
Minneapolis mayor, Jewish group want teachers union to cancel event with anti-Israel speaker
A pro-Palestinian branch of the Minneapolis teachers union is holding a seminar Friday featuring Taher Herzallah. Mayor Jacob Frey and the JCRC are objecting, calling his remarks antisemitic.
November 20, 2024
Minneapolis
Teenager shot to death in south Minneapolis is identified
The gunfire occurred about 8:40 p.m. in the 2500 block of Ogema Place, police said. No arrests have been announced.
November 20, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Park Board and Park Police phones down following systemwide outage
The Park Board website asked that those who require a police response to call 911 instead. There is no estimate yet on when phone service will be restored.
November 20, 2024
Twin Cities
Hennepin County Board delays vote on sheriff’s plan to reduce jail numbers
Sheriff Dawanna Witt said the tight timeline makes complying with a state order to reduce overcrowding more difficult.
November 20, 2024
Eat & Drink
Legendary Minneapolis dive bar CC Club could soon be up for sale
Co-owner Randy Segal said he is thinking about retiring. The hallowed establishment at 26th and Lyndale plays a prominent role in local music history.
November 19, 2024
St. Paul
Homeless Minnesotans hired to clean Metro Transit light rail stations in St. Paul
A pilot program launched earlier this year was recently expanded to pay unhoused workers to pick up litter at Metro Transit Green Line stations in St. Paul.
November 19, 2024