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Shakopee officials defend Flock cams against 'misinformation' ahead of meeting
Documents posted to the Shakopee City Council agenda are defending the city's Flock cameras program against “social media outrage campaigns" and “misinformation" ahead of a council discussion this week on the license plate reading tech....
Risk of getting ‘doored’ keeps wary Minnesota riders on the edge of their bike seats
A devoted St. Paul bicyclist died this summer when he hit a just-opened car door. The driver was not cited, and few ever are.
Mississippi mayor argues against lowering flag for Dolly Parton after her death
Mayor Ken Adams argued half-staff flags should be kept for military heroes, presidents and fallen first responders, not celebrities.
Packers’ Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL’s commissioner exempt list while two misdemeanor charges against him are pending, a move that prevents him from practicing or attending games. Upon request and with the club’s permission, Jacobs may be present ...
Packers’ Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner’s exempt list while he faces misdemeanor charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list while two misdemeanor charges against him are pending, a move that prevents him from practicing or attending games. Players continue to get paid while on the commissioner’s exempt lis...
Colorado city leader dies after collapsing on 14,000-foot mountain hike
Englewood Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson, 45, died Friday after collapsing while hiking Colorado’s Quandary Peak, a 14,271-foot mountain in Summit County.
Minnesota Supreme Court denies Mike Lindell’s recount request
Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell’s request to recount primary election votes was rejected by the state’s Supreme Court on Saturday. Running as a Republican, Lindell lost the party’s nomination to Lisa Demuth, but the Trump-endorsed candidate did not concede the race...
‘Not a success’: $2.2M shelter investment helps just 7 people after St. Paul camp closure
St. Paul and Ramsey County put nearly $2.2 million toward expanding shelters before the Pig’s Eye Park clearing, and the mayor’s office said they could confirm 7 people who used those beds. Last month, St. Paul gave Ramsey County $1,080,000 for more shelter beds. 5 EYEWITNESS NEW...
MN constitutional amendment vote: Educators aims to increase permanent school fund
A constitutional amendment on the November ballot could mean more money for every public school in Minnesota without raising taxes for residents.
What happens to Amy Klobuchar’s Senate seat if she is elected governor?
Klobuchar could find herself in a position to choose her own successor. But Gov. Tim Walz could also make the pick if Klobuchar were to resign immediately after the election....
Minneapolis City Council approves dress code ordinance, Reign liquor license renewal
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday unanimously passed a measure that bars businesses from enforcing a dress code if one is not clearly posted. The ordinance wouldn’t apply to health and safety regulations, such as “no shirt, no shoes, no service.” Businesses that don’t enfo...
Opinion | Minneapolis can’t afford an 11.3% property-tax levy hike
The president of the Board of Estimate and Taxation says Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis City Council should look harder for savings.
Heritage Park Apartments: $6 million investment aims to address poor living conditions
The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Board of Commissioners voted to approve a $6 million investment after public outcry over poor living conditions at Heritage Park Apartments....
Minneapolis City Council approves new dress code ordinance for bars, restaurants
The Minneapolis City Council voted 13-0 on Thursday to pass a new ordinance requiring liquor-serving establishments with dress codes to display them clearly at their entrances....
Teamsters, Chisago County reach tentative deal that could end nearly 120-day strike
A tentative agreement could end nearly a 120-day strike involving Chisago County union workers. Around 170 Chisago County workers have been on strike since May 1. On a Facebook post , Teamsters Local 320 announced a three-year deal and said members will have a ratification vote o...
St. Paul City Council calls for end to Flock cameras — but stops short of a ban
The St. Paul City Council wants Flock cameras gone, but it can't make that happen on its own.
St. Paul to remove 2 Flock cameras after council vote; Ramsey County sheriff says county-owned cameras to stay
St. Paul leaders moved to remove city-owned Flock cameras after a council vote and public hearing. The public hearing was held in the City Council Chambers directly following a regularly scheduled City Council meeting, during which members unanimously passed a resolution calling ...
Minnesota sues Trump administration over mail ballot restrictions
The lawsuit warns new voter eligibility and envelope design rules are unconstitutional and would hamper mail-in balloting across the country.
Minneapolis requires some felons to pay $250 to own a large dog. That could change.
The “Bark Down Barriers” ordinance would no longer require felons to get a special permit to have large pets.
Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms
Democratic-controlled states on Wednesday filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year’s midterm elections. The action, filed by about two dozen states against the U.S. Postal Service, marked a new phase in t...
Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
A federal judge on Wednesday lifted a major obstacle to President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting, even as Democratic state officials filed a new court challenge with the midterm elections fast approaching. The fresh round of legal wrangling comes just two day...
St. Paul City Council President speaks out on call to end Flock camera use: ‘I don’t want to take the risk’
St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker sat down for an interview for the first time on Tuesday after calling on the city and Ramsey County to end their contracts with Flock Safety ahead of the weekend. The City Council is set to take up her resolution Wednesday, followed...
Mike Lindell stops payment for primary election recount, calls terms ‘unlawful’
Lindell does not agree with the parameters of the recount and is asking the court to intervene. The deadline to pay was midnight Monday.
Mike Lindell facing deadline for primary election recount filing
Monday night is the deadline for Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell to officially file for a hand recount of this month’s primary election results. The Trump-endorsed candidate did not concede the race after Lisa Demuth won the GOP nomination by 11 points, or about 4...
Minneapolis to audit $11M in Public Housing Authority spending
The Minneapolis Audit Committee, on Monday, approved City Council members’ request for an audit of public housing spending as questions grow over conditions at Heritage Park. RELATED: Minneapolis Heritage Park relocation plan covers 83 of the 211 households living there The resol...
What students see this fall may depend on a policy fix as Anoka-Hennepin Board considers changes
Figuring out what to teach in Anoka Hennepin social studies classes could now hinge on the revamping of a policy designed to make sure students feel heard in the district. It’s called the Respectful Learning Environment Policy, and on Monday night the school board will consider c...
Allina hospice nurses authorize 7-day strike amid contract talks
Allina hospice nurses have voted to authorize a seven-day unfair labor practices strike as they fight for a new contract.
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Monday in a case over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented before the fast-approaching midterm elections. The decision lea...
The Latest: Supreme Court clears the way for Trump to restrict mail-in voting
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much his administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections. The decision appears to lea...
Minneapolis mayor wants to combine some offices with the park district. The Park Board says take a hike.
The mayor and Park Board are at odds over Mayor Jacob Frey’s proposal that they consolidate offices to save money amid the city’s $33 million budget gap....
Proposed Minneapolis property tax increases differ greatly based on area
Some Minneapolis homeowners could see property tax increases above the citywide proposal under Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget plan. Frey has proposed an 11.3% property tax increase to help close the city’s $60 million budget gap, but some parts of Minneapolis are expected to pay more ...
Many Minneapolis homeowners’ property taxes would jump 20% under mayor’s budget
Here’s why most homeowners will see a higher tax increase than the 11.3% overall levy increase that Mayor Jacob Frey proposed for the city.
Flock cameras in St. Paul: Sheriff Fletcher says license plate readers cut auto theft 70%
A dispute over license plate reader cameras is heating up between St. Paul's city council president and the Ramsey County sheriff.
St. Paul City Council president wants to end Flock contract
Rebecca Noecker will introduce a resolution Wednesday to end the automatic license plate reader company’s contract in the city.
Forest Lake School Board stalemate leaves a vacant seat in voters’ hands
A school board down one member for going on a year now and evenly split into two factions, has decided to leave the decision of who should fill the empty seat up to voters. In the meantime, the Forest Lake Area Schools are feeling the loss. School boards set the direction for dis...
Watch: Man dressed as Darth Vader speaks on Flock cameras at San Diego council meeting
A man dressed as "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader spoke up at a California city council meeting on the decision to acquire Flock cameras.
Court ruling could scramble early voting plans across Minnesota
Cities and counties must now staff early voting locations with Republican and Democrat election judges.
Cheers & Jeers: Jacob Frey’s dance moves, Tom Emmer vs. Doug Chapin, election integrity
Plus: McCollum’s cozy relationship with the defense industry.
St. Paul City Council president looking to end Flock camera contracts in city
St. Paul council members are moving to end city and county contracts for Flock license plate readers, setting up a debate over safety and surveillance. The St. Paul City Council released its meeting agenda on Thursday evening for next week’s meeting. It included a resolution from...
Small group with big power: Minneapolis Board of Estimate & Taxation to set max property tax hike soon
A Minneapolis board wielding a lot of power over how much property taxes will increase will soon set the max amount they can. Both the Minneapolis mayor and park board superintendent are seeking levy increases to handle their 2027 budget proposals — now members of the Board of Es...
What is personalized pricing? Here's why companies could face federal charges for it
Companies that engage in a practice known as personalized pricing could face federal charges under a new rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission....
Minneapolis 2027 budget fight: Mayor Frey and Park Board clash over $3.1M gap
A budget standoff between Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is heating up over a $3.1 million gap.
KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Early frontrunner in Secretary of State race, State Auditor neck and neck
Minnesota Republicans haven’t won a statewide office since Tim Pawlenty won a second term as governor in 2006, but the GOP seemingly has a couple of good opportunities this fall. A week after the primary election, results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll show the party’s Secretary of...
KSTP/SurveyUSA: Minnesotans’ approval ratings rebound after primary
Just one week after the Minnesota primary election, voters’ opinions of elected leaders appear to have improved. Results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll show approval ratings for Gov. Tim Walz, President Donald Trump, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and others have all rebounded from low points....
KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Cost of living, fraud remain top priorities for Minnesota voters
Money matters and fraud have been top of mind for most Minnesotans over the past year. Unsurprisingly, 11 weeks from the general election, that remains the case. Results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll show some slight shifts in voter priorities compared to recent months but some st...
Mike Lindell says he’ll pay for recount in 45,000-vote loss in Minnesota governor primary
The $825,000 recount is Lindell’s latest effort to cast doubt on the security of elections. He has promoted Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election....
FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing
Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed policy released Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission . “When consumers see a listed price, they expect it to be same price that everyone...
Brown: Shaped by Iron Range roots, Amy Klobuchar must chart a new path in former DFL stronghold
Instead of leaning on her family’s mining history, the senator will be better off connecting with a new generation of voters.
2016 WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike announces she’s retiring after this season, her 15th in league
Nneka Ogwumike has been a vital part of the WNBA’s growth on and off the court the past 15 seasons, from her decorated playing career to her tenure as president of the players’ union. The 36-year-old eight-time All-WNBA forward announced Wednesday in an interview with Boardroom T...
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first ...
