Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Thursday vetoed an ordinance creating a labor standards board, but the council may have enough votes to override him.
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Girlfriend of man who killed 3 Burnsville first responders ready to plead guilty to buying him guns
She’s charged with being Shannon Gooden’s straw buyer when his felony record prevented him from making the purchases.
November 21, 2024
Elections
DFL Rep. Tabke picks up one vote over Republican Paul after 54A recount
At the recount’s conclusion on Thursday, Brad Tabke had 10,980 votes to Aaron Paul’s 10,965. The outcome of the closely watched Minnesota House race could determine the balance of power in the chamber.
November 21, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Robbinsdale Schools made a $20 million budgeting error. Now what?
The district must cut 10% of its budget and is set to end this school year in statutory operating debt.
November 21, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnesota State Grant program faces $211 million budget shortfall
Financial aid to college students across Minnesota could be reduced because of the shortfall in the state’s largest financial aid program.
November 21, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Workers to Hennepin County leaders: We want big raises, too
County union leaders say wage offers have been significantly less than what has been approved for top county officials.
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 Suburbs
Water reservoir temporarily shut off after vandals tamper with West St. Paul holding tank
St. Paul Regional Water Services is testing water from the reservoir to make sure it is safe.
November 20, 2024
St. Paul
St. Paul issues $3.7 million in grants for local businesses and organizations
The city’s Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) program focuses largely on diversity this year.
November 20, 2024
Twin Cities
Ousted St. Paul schools finance chief sues district, alleging retaliation
Marie Schrul and a colleague, Curtis Mahanay, claim under the state’s whistleblower act that they were let go because they objected to misuse of funds.
November 20, 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
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnetonka passes new dog leash rules, considers adding more off-leash areas
Minnetonka officials said they hoped to clear up confusion that resulted from existing rules, which allow dogs to be off leash if they’re “at heel” and obedient to commands.
November 20, 2024