Democrats are projected to win back the U.S. House — and hit a major milestone. For the first time ever, at least 100 Democratic women are expected to serve in the chamber simultaneously. “Women …
The Minneapolis City Council is poised to pass zoning regulations that would give developers the right to build data centers and shut out avenues for public input. The four democratic socialists on …
In the early morning after Election Day, a sprinkling of people stopped by Alex Pretti’s memorial with an intention—to place their “I Voted” sticker somewhere on the memorial. By late morning, the number had grown.
Minnesota elected its first female governor yesterday. Longtime national politician Amy Klobuchar (whose father Jim Klobuchar was a columnist for the Star Tribune) swept to victory with 55.5% of the …
The plastic wrap came off the dolphin mosaic sculpture at Bryant Square Park on Oct. 20, revealing a freshly restored sculpture for the neighborhood to enjoy for many years to come.
Minnehaha Regional Park’s area for off-leash dogs remains open for use by the public and off-leash dogs until Monday, Dec. 21, 2026. Starting on that date, dogs in this area must be leashed, …
Ahead of Election Day next week, over 100 small business owners across Minnesota have signed the Business for Democracy Pledge. The purpose of this pledge is to ensure that both large and small …
A reader contacted us about an extra large traffic circle at Colfax Avenue and 27th Street–the description was accurate. It is larger than most traffic circles and dwarfs the traffic circles on the …
Soul Trouvère has released a music video for its new single called "We Dance." "It's our Minneapolis love song inspired by our friends and neighbors in the face of Metro Surge," remarked Colleen …
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is hosting an open house Nov. 12, 2026 to present information about the proposed natural repair options to stabilize the Bde Maka Ska shoreline. The …
Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained for 104 days and is currently battling against his deportation, shared his thoughts about his experiences and his new …
South Uptown has it pretty nice—one homemade ice cream shop closes just for another to open in its spot.
The City of Minneapolis is strengthening its reputation as a business-friendly city in announcing a series of changes to the building permit process. The changes shorten development timelines for …
Data centers are top of mind for Minnesotans, and two proposed projects from Google continue to cause controversy: the Pine Island data center and the Hermantown data center. Just this month, Google …
A new mural in South Minneapolis is bringing the animal protection movement into public view. The mural, entitled “Be Kind to All Kinds,” was created by Minneapolis muralist Xena Goldman in …
With two weeks to go until Election Day, Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services (EVS) is expanding access for voters by offering extended hours and multiple ways for residents to cast their …
On Oct. 28, 2026, the UN General Assembly will vote for the 34th time to condemn the illegal US blockade of Cuba. For 33 years, the world has voted overwhelmingly to end it, averaging 168 countries …
Art Shanty Projects is returning to the frozen water of Bdé Umáŋ / Lake Harriet in South Minneapolis Jan.16 - Feb. 7, 2027. This years’ program includes over 40 projects, including Shanties that …
As part of the Lake Nokomis Shoreline Improvement Project, brush and trees along the west side of Lake Nokomis have been removed and a fence put up. This is between the boat launch and the bridge on …
This story was written as told to by Melody Hoffmann For almost a decade, Terre Thomas was known in Minneapolis as the Fairy Godmother. She owned the Fairy Godmother gift shops in …
