Restaurant Workers Speak: Some Are Done; Others Want Industry Changes

Sophia Bishop, 20, left the food service industry a few weeks ago to work in health care.

Federal Investigation Seeks To Uncover The Painful History Of Native American Boarding Schools

The Native American children travelled on trains, thousands of miles from their homes, to Pennsylvania.

Sulfide Mining Advocates Say They'll Deliver Jobs, But How Many?

The late Gov. Rudy Perpich, the favorite son of the Iron Range, coined the phrase, “job, jobs, jobs” in response to the downturn.

Unemployment Rate Improves In Minneapolis Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Hennepin County decreased recently.

Minnesota Got $500 Million For Early Childhood Programs. Here's Where It's Going.

Child care and early learning programs in Minnesota will get a $500 million funding boost over the next two years.

Pollution Control Commissioner Resigns Ahead Of Confirmation Vote In Minnesota Senate

Minnesota's top pollution regulator resigned her post on Tuesday, preempting a Senate confirmation vote on her nomination.

Legislative Score Card: Who Won And Who Lost In $52 Billion State Budget

After months of wrangling, many missed deadlines and partisan gridlock, DFL Gov. Tim Walz signed into law a new $52 billion budget.

City Of Minneapolis: City Council Adopts Spending Plan For First Round Of American Rescue Plan Funding

Today, the Minneapolis City Council voted to approve the first round of American Rescue Plan funding for the City of Minneapolis, affirm ...

City Of Minneapolis: Find Assistance With Rent And Housing As Eviction Moratorium Ends

With the end of the State peacetime emergency preventing property owners or managers from evicting residents for not paying rent, Gov. W ...

City Of Minneapolis: Minneapolis City Offices Closed Monday, July 5

Minneapolis City government offices are closed Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day, which falls on a weekend this year.

Reformer Radio: Rep. Jordan Rasmusson On The Future Of The GOP

Rep. Jordan Rasmusson is a 28-year-old Republican lawmaker from Fergus Falls serving his first term in the Minnesota House.

Supreme Court Upholds Arizona ‘Ballot Harvesting' Ban, In Setback For Voting Rights Law

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Arizona’s ban on third-party ballot collections.

City Of Minneapolis: Shooting Leads To Death Of One

On Thursday morning at 3:34 am, officers from the Minneapolis Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting the sound of s ...

City Of Minneapolis: City Council Committee Advances Plans For Truth And Reconciliation Commission

The City Council's Policy & Government Oversight Committee has directed the City's Division of Race and Equity to work with other depart ...

City Of Minneapolis: Adult Male Dies After Shooting Outside

On Wednesday evening at 8:57 p.m., the Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center received 911 calls reporting a shooting in the area o ...

City Of Minneapolis: Minimum Wage Increases Today In Minneapolis

The minimum wage in Minneapolis today increased to $12.50 for all employees and $14.25 at franchises or employers with over 100 employee ...

City Of Minneapolis: City Council Votes To Extend Emergency Regulations To Support Businesses, Workers

The City Council voted today at a special emergency meeting called by Mayor Jacob Frey to extend several policies enacted during the COV ...

Lawmakers Give Final Approval To $52 Billion Budget, Averting State Government Shutdown

Minnesota lawmakers at last completed a new $52 billion two-year budget on Wednesday with just hours to spare.

Dead Of Night Legislating: Lawmakers Pass Public Safety Bill, End Governor's Emergency Powers

Minnesota lawmakers gave final approval early Wednesday morning to approve a $2.6 billion public safety budget bill.

City Of Minneapolis: City Settles With A Fantastic Sams Franchise To Pay Workers $10,000 Owed Under Minimum Wage Ordinance

The City of Minneapolis has entered into a settlement agreement with a Fantastic Sams franchise located at 5003 34th Ave. S. to ensure w ...

City Of Minneapolis: Frey, Palmisano, MPD Highlight Sustained Recruitment Push And Reform Recommendations To Field Training Officer Prog ...

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey lauded Council Member Linea Palmisano for leading a joint effort by the City's Audit Committee and Minneapo ...

Compromise Public Safety Bill With Limited Police Reforms Prompts Pushback From Progressives

Progressive lawmakers are pushing back against a bipartisan public safety budget agreement struck over the weekend.

Grading The State Budget: Not Bad, But There's Much More To Do | Column

The Legislature and Gov. Tim Walz slogged their way to a state budget just days before a government shutdown.

‘Really Amazing For Families': Child Welfare Reforms On The Horizon In Minnesota

The bill requires courts to appoint a lawyer in all child protection cases for parents who can’t afford one.

Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22 1/2 Years In Prison For Murder Of George Floyd

Convicted in the murder of George Floyd, ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to more than 22 years in prison.

Federal Policy Has Failed To Protect Indigenous Women | Opinion

Lawmakers in the nation's capital have an opportunity to fix a longstanding problem with the landmark legislation.

The Rural, Biracial Juror On The Chauvin Trial: ‘It Was Absolutely Traumatic'

Journee Howard grew up in a town of about 900 in lake country.

Stop Using The Ignorant ‘We're A Republic Not A Democracy' Line | Column

Who knew that America was filled with so many amateur social studies teachers?

Minnesota Republicans Use Budget Bills To Focus On Rising Crime In The Twin Cities

Minnesota Republicans offered another signal that they intend to use crime as a political weapon against Democrats in 2022.

Hennepin County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Minneapolis area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

City Of Minneapolis: Be Safe With Fireworks; Keep 911 Open For Emergencies

Fourth of July fireworks are part of Independence Day celebrations, and the noise complaints and safety issues they can generate lead to ...

Refinery Safety Provision Cut From Jobs Bill, Clean Car Rules Moves Ahead As Special Session Nears Conclusion

Minnesota lawmakers say they are making progress on finalizing a $52 billion two year budget ahead of a June 30 deadline.

Expert: No DFL Endorsement For Mayor Benefits Incumbent Jacob Frey

Recent violence in Minneapolis is bound to be on the minds of voters when they go to the polls in November, reports Esme Murphy.

Mpls. City Council President Lisa Bender On Costly Police Misconduct Settlements: ‘This Is A Whole System Problem'

“This is a whole system problem and that's why we have so many lawsuits against the city,” Bender said.

Minneapolis City Council Approves $5M In Overtime For Police Department

“MPD estimates the full amount of the reserve at $5 million will be needed to meet the overtime demands in 2021,” Arradondo said.

Enbridge Continues Winning Legal Victories As Activists Race To Stop Line 3 Before It's Finished

For six years, environmentalists and Native tribes have been trying to stop the Canadian company Enbridge.

Juneteenth: The Struggle For Freedom And Workers' Right To Thrive | Opinion

On a cold day in December 2018, I was helping my son and daughter get ready for school.

Suburban Cities Spearhead Effort To Remove Racial Covenants

Some unexpected and disturbing language was found in the home’s property deed.

U.S Marshal's Fateful, Foolish Decision Not To Use Bodycams | Opinion

Members of the NorthStar Fugitive Task Force shot and killed a Black man, Winston Smith, Jr. in Minneapolis on June 3, 2021.

Activists Stand Athwart Highway Expansion, Yelling Stop

Jordan van der Hagen, a landscape designer, wants I-35 through downtown Duluth replaced with a boulevard.

Minneapolis’s Newest Energy Option: The ‘Netflix’ Of Solar

It’s one of the easiest ways to save money and support local clean energy jobs. And it’s as simple as subscribing to Netflix.

Community Solar Finally Comes to Minneapolis

Community solar: a win-win for your wallet and the environment -- no equipment required.