Elections
No yard signs. No big donations or debates. These Minnesota political races are unlike many others.
The races for county soil and water supervisors are sandwiched into the November ballot. And in most places, these contests are so low-profile people hardly campaign.
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Twin Cities
Minneapolis City Council wants to take a deeper look at Frey administration’s books
Mayor Jacob Frey says the council acted rashly and irresponsibly when it voted to cut the city’s operating budget to save a homeless shelter.
October 4, 2024
Twin Cities
Twin Cities Marathon to allow e-hand bikes for first time
Sunday’s marathon and 10-mile race will be the first in nation to allow e-hand bikes and other electric assist devices to be used.
October 4, 2024
Retail
Minnesota retail experts: No need for panic buying yet because of U.S. port strike
The dockworkers’ union has agreed to suspend the strike until January to negotiate a new contract, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.
October 4, 2024
St. Paul
Man convicted of felony after leaving 7 kids alone in St. Paul home where girl shot 11-year-old boy
“I accidentally shot somebody,” the charges quoted her as telling police. “I didn’t know the gun was loaded.”
October 4, 2024
Duluth
Wisconsin man sentenced to 11 years for his role in mutilating the body of a St. Paul man
Robert Thomas West is already serving prison time in Minnesota for charges tied to the murder and dismemberment of Ricky Balsimo Jr.
October 4, 2024
Minneapolis
Holidazzle will return to Nicollet Mall in 2024
The 30-plus-year festival has been held at Loring Park since 2014.
October 3, 2024
Minneapolis
Jury to begin deliberating Friday in first Minneapolis Bloods racketeering case to go to trial
Two homicides and a pattern of drug trafficking in south Minneapolis are at the heart of the conspiracy trial involving three defendants among 80 charged to date under a crackdown on violent crime.
October 3, 2024
Twin Cities
Park Tavern crash spotlights patchwork of Twin Cities patio regulations
Vehicle crashes on Twin Cities outdoor dining patios are a rare occurrence, but the recent tragedy at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, and another patio crash in Blaine, have cast light on inconsistent regulations and practices at establishments in local cities.
October 3, 2024
Minneapolis
Hennepin County charges man with assault, riot in last month’s attack on family homeless shelter
Travin Williee Merritt faces seven felony charges in connection with an attack at St. Anne’s Place, a shelter for homeless families in Minneapolis.
October 3, 2024
Minneapolis
Why Minneapolis schools is asking voters for $20 million tax increase
A $20-million-a-year-levy increase on the November ballot will take pressure off the district’s general fund, but it’s not likely to prevent another budget gap in 2024-25.
October 3, 2024
Twin Cities
MSP airport’s Terminal 2 adds new express lane for passenger pickup and drop-off
Area inside parking ramp aims to ease traffic backups in front of the smaller terminal at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
October 3, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Ellison alleges fraud by developer marketing Lakeville community to Somali Americans
A lawsuit accuses Abdiwali Abdullahi of consumer fraud in how he marketed his proposed Nolosha development in Lakeville and seeks refunds for “hundreds of families.”
October 3, 2024