Deena Winter
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Deena Winter is Minneapolis City Hall reporter for the Star Tribune.
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Twin Cities
Mayor Frey vetoes council’s denial of raises for about 160 of Minneapolis’ highest-paid workers
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey invited the City Council to come back to the table and find a way to give raises to all city employees, but it’s not clear how.
December 18, 2024
News & Politics
State says it can’t say whether autism centers are still operating after FBI raid
The autism centers in St. Cloud and Minneapolis are quiet, locked and in one case, appears to have moved out of its former therapy site.
December 17, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis council member under fire for using ‘say their names’ for police horses
LaTrisha Vetaw says the criticism is ‘unfounded and unserious.’ She used the phrase in defense of the police department’s mounted patrol, which was being defunded.
December 13, 2024
Business
FBI searching autism centers in Minneapolis, St. Cloud after finding ‘substantial evidence’ of health care fraud
Federal law enforcement suspects many autism centers are billing the state for services not actually provided to young Minnesotans with autism spectrum disorder.
December 12, 2024
Twin Cities
Frey veto on pro-Palestine protest stands
The Minneapolis City Council was unable to override his veto of a resolution supporting pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested or disciplined.
December 12, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council overrides Frey’s historic veto of 2025 budget
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto is believed to be the first in city history, according to the city clerk — and so is the override.
December 12, 2024
Twin Cities
Frey vetoes Minneapolis budget a day after it was approved by City Council
Frey cited “serious concerns over fiscal responsibility.” It’s believed to be the first time a Minneapolis mayor has vetoed a city budget.
December 11, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis council adopts budget that increases property tax levy 6.8% over 2024
The council approved a 2025 budget below Mayor Jacob Frey’s initial proposed 8.1% increase, but many residents will see property tax hikes as a result.
December 11, 2024
Twin Cities
Frey veto on pro-Palestine protest stands
The Minneapolis City Council was unable to override his veto of a resolution supporting pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested or disciplined.
December 12, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council overrides Frey’s historic veto of 2025 budget
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto is believed to be the first in city history, according to the city clerk — and so is the override.
December 12, 2024
Twin Cities
Frey vetoes Minneapolis budget a day after it was approved by City Council
Frey cited “serious concerns over fiscal responsibility.” It’s believed to be the first time a Minneapolis mayor has vetoed a city budget.
December 11, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis council adopts budget that increases property tax levy 6.8% over 2024
The council approved a 2025 budget below Mayor Jacob Frey’s initial proposed 8.1% increase, but many residents will see property tax hikes as a result.
December 11, 2024