For decades, Minnesota has subsidized private schools. Gov. Tim Walz wants to cut $109 million.
Senate DFLers and the teachers union back the erasing of funds first approved in 1969; schools say that could price out families seeking the best choice for children.
April 15, 2025
Tired of paying $5 for water at events? This bill would make it free.
A proposal at the Capitol would require venues to give attendees free access to potable water and allow them to bring in an empty bottle to fill.
April 15, 2025
Minneapolis police to encrypt 911 radio traffic, barring public from monitoring emergency dispatches
In effort to adopt new state and federal guidelines, MPD will become Minnesota’s largest law enforcement agency to shutter scanner audio.
April 15, 2025
Minneapolis encampments are largely gone. Have homeless people been driven into the shadows?
Mayor Jacob Frey says there’s less homelessness, in part, because police have cleared camps. Homeless people say they’re just less visible.
April 14, 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.
April 14, 2025
Minneapolis Council Member Emily Koski drops out of mayoral race
Koski said she struggled to be her “authentic self” and keep up with fundraising demands. She won’t run for council re-election either.
April 14, 2025
Three men injured in shooting outside south Minneapolis grocery store
Gunmen fled in a vehicle after firing at a man walking with his child.
April 13, 2025
Crews work to extinguish car fire in downtown Minneapolis parking ramp
Smoke could be seen from Target Field.
April 13, 2025
Why taxpayers are subsidizing organic trash pickup in Minneapolis
Hennepin County leaders say the added cost is worth it to reduce the organic waste going to landfills or the controversial incinerator in the North Loop.
April 13, 2025
Minnesota addiction and mental health providers fear federal cuts will hurt ‘life-saving’ services
School-based substance abuse services and other programs are being cut after $27.5 million was rescinded. Providers hope a court battle will restore the grants.
April 13, 2025
Sentencing topping 27 years for man who fatally shot woman in vehicle in Minneapolis
Marquis Gardner fired several shots and drove off, the charges read.
April 11, 2025
Minneapolis College of Art and Design names Gwendolyn Freed its 20th president
Twin Cities higher education leader replaces Sanjit Sethi who was asked to step down.
April 11, 2025
