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 …

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 …

In the closest local race, Cedrick Frazier won the Hennepin County attorney seat with 50.55% of the vote. Andres Folk received 48.92% of the vote–a difference of 8,300 votes.  Incumbent Mary …

Members of the Palestinian Liberation Movement in Minneapolis are organizing a fundraiser to benefit Al-Amal School and Orphanage in Gaza on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, …

Dr. Artika R. Tyner, award-winning author, educator, attorney, and founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI), has been honored with the Nancy Latimer Award at the 2026 …

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 …

For many years, the folks of the Nokomis East neighborhood have been selling crafts and enjoying holiday camaraderie on the second Saturday of November. This year’s event will happen on Nov. 14 and …

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 initiating a corridor study for East River Parkway from Franklin Avenue to Emerald Street. This stretch of the parkway system needs replacements …

The smell of La Loma’s tamales wafted through the air. Jump ropes flew as kids jumped double dutch. In the back corner, there were performers – young and old – reading poetry to a crowd sitting …

Director Patrice O’Neill said her documentary “Minnesota Neighbors” could not begin to tell the whole story of what happened when residents stood up to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement …

Data centers The Minneapolis Planning Commission held a public hearing, amended the staff proposal and forwarded their recommended changes to regulate data centers for City Council review. One …

The Nokomis East Neighborhood Association is thrilled to announce the launch of a Community Calendar on our website. Initially soft launching in July of 2026, NENA will be welcoming additional …

Last winter, Howe resident Milissa Link looked out her window to find Will shoveling her corner lot. Will is a neighbor who volunteered for the 2025-2026 winter season through the Longfellow …

In July 2026, construction on the northeast side of Roosevelt’s building began on the Career and Technical Education (CTE) wing. Construction is ongoing as the wing expands onto the previous staff …

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 …

PAID LEAVE QUESTIONS Do you have paid leave questions as a business owner? We’ve got answers! Through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), we can …