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Minneapolis Foundation invests $1 million in school district efforts to strengthen student literacy

Minneapolis Public Schools is hiring reading specialists after the foundation committed $1 million to strengthen instruction during 2024-25 school year.
October 4, 2024
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
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
Lifestyle

Is it OK to wear sweatpants while walking the dog? This Minnesota designer has some thoughts.

The owner of the Fitting Room in Minneapolis shares her pop culture influences.
October 3, 2024
News & Politics

Twin Cities Marathon road closures: How to get around on Sunday

Motorists and transit users will need to pay attention during the big race.
October 3, 2024
Runners left the starting line of the Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - October 9, 2016, Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN, Twin Cities Marathon
Twin Cities Suburbs

Six-month sentence for Twin Cities acupuncturist accused of cheating Medicaid out of nearly $1.7M

Xiaoyan Hu operated clinics in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Burnsville and, briefly, Elk River.
October 2, 2024
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