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Remembering a principal and father who died in a school shooting in 1969
I thought my dad's death would be the last school shooting. But the list kept growing and now includes Annunciation Catholic School. The post Remembering a principal and father who died in a school sh...
5 hours ago
In St. Paul, a center for Indigenous youth offers the healing power of community and culture
Ain Dah Yung Center offers emergency housing and robust cultural programming to serve Native young people at risk of suicide. The post In St. Paul, a center for Indigenous youth offers the healing pow...
12 hours ago
Empty seats plague citizen committees making major budget decisions in Minneapolis and St. Paul
From playgrounds and park lights to bike lanes and bridge repair, capital improvement committees make impactful recommendations, but with far fewer members than intended. The post Empty seats plague c...
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Far-right agitator Jake Lang arrested in Minneapolis after predictably vile antics
Plus: A book fair first in Minneapolis; a ‘costly’ investigation in St. Paul; bad news for maple syrup lovers; and oh yeah, the State Fair. The post Far-right agitator Jake Lang arrested in Minneapoli...
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Hennepin notches a legal victory against federal ‘abstinence only’ effort
A federal judge sided with the county’s request to block changes to an HHS grant funding the prevention of teen pregnancy, but did not restore lost dollars. The post Hennepin notches a legal victory a...
2 days ago
Help us continue to build a bridge between journalism and our neighbors
Twin Cities Documenters are community members who are trained and paid to attend city, county and school board meetings, and we publish their findings online for anyone to use. The post Help us contin...
3 days ago
Federal rule change could undo decades of progress for tribal communities
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed the most extensive rewrite of federal grantmaking rules in more than a decade, and critical programs are at risk. The post Federal rule chan...
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Minnesota agencies planning ahead for changes to state’s water supply
The 2100 Water Futures Project is one of six long-range planning projects designed to prepare Minnesota for generational shifts. The post Minnesota agencies planning ahead for changes to state’s water...
3 days ago
Amid anger at Trump, a moderate Republican in the suburbs tries to hold on
State Sen. Jim Abeler has been in the Minnesota Legislature since the 1990s. But he faces a strong DFL challenger. The post Amid anger at Trump, a moderate Republican in the suburbs tries to hold on a...
3 days ago
D.C. Memo: THC drink makers hoping for a save
The House will soon consider a Senate-passed delay in the hemp ban. Plus: Trump touts census ‘analysis’ to say he won in 2020; USDA to permit logging in Superior National Forest; a reader writes on th...
3 days ago
Documenters report: Plans on track for affordable housing at St. Paul’s Hamm’s Brewing complex
The St. Paul Planning Commission approved a permit allowing a planned apartment building to be seven stories tall. The post Documenters report: Plans on track for affordable housing at St. Paul’s Hamm...
3 days ago
Wandering downtown St. Paul has become a thespian treasure hunt
The community theater group Wonderlust Productions developed a self-guided, time-traveling tour of the city, hosted by a pigeon. The post Wandering downtown St. Paul has become a thespian treasure hun...
3 days ago
Chauvin, again, asks a court to throw out his murder conviction
Plus: Fleet Farm ignored firearms straw buyers; Police investigate a former hockey star's death; and cities get some help in their fight against the ash borer. The post Chauvin, again, asks a court to...
3 days ago
Counterpoint: Precision cuts both ways in PFAS debate
A recent Voices commentary rightly said patients deserve context, not alarm, on PFAS and medical devices. Full disclosure is part of the solution. The post Counterpoint: Precision cuts both ways in PF...
4 days ago
Stripping TPS from Haitians, Salvadorans and others is the newest phase of Trump’s enforcement strategy
While Haitians in Minnesota face a tough choice, Somalis and Salvadorans are at risk for deportation, too. The post Stripping TPS from Haitians, Salvadorans and others is the newest phase of Trump’s e...
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U.S. immigration crackdown
Steve Sack's cartoons, like this one on U.S. immigration policy, appear on MinnPost each Thursday. The post U.S. immigration crackdown appeared first on MinnPost....
4 days ago
Does Minnesota have counties that are maternity care deserts?
About 64,000 women in Minnesota between the ages of 15 and 44 live in regions with no obstetric clinicians or birthing facilities. The post Does Minnesota have counties that are maternity care deserts...
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Mike Lindell and $825K to spare for a recount
Plus: Other rich CEOs; Target’s tariff bump; North Loop vs. data centers; and a Walker art exhibit that is actually art. The post Mike Lindell and $825K to spare for a recount appeared first on MinnPo...
4 days ago
Support civic skill-building with Twin Cities Documenters
Your support helps train more residents, reduce barriers to civic participation and strengthen community connections across the Twin Cities. The post Support civic skill-building with Twin Cities Docu...
4 days ago
Documenters report: Minneapolis Planning Commission OKs two shelters; new fence rules
The commission approved a proposal from City Council members to update the zoning code to allow six-foot fences if the top two feet have some transparency, among other changes. The post Documenters re...
5 days ago
Documenters are making an impact
Bringing essential information to Minnesotans is what we strive to do at MinnPost, and Twin Cities Documenters are helping do that. The post Documenters are making an impact appeared first on MinnPost...
5 days ago
Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
GOP candidate Lisa Demuth would be the first woman — and first woman of color — to be elected governor of Minnesota. The post Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party ca...
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Judge tosses Minnesota lawsuit that sought to eliminate standards board for nursing home workers
The ruling paves the way for the state to enforce a recently approved $19 minimum wage for all nursing home workers. The post Judge tosses Minnesota lawsuit that sought to eliminate standards board fo...
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Trump’s Machiavellian instincts are on full display
The president's behavior is disturbingly relevant 500 years after Machiavelli because it reflects how to maintain power without caring about morality. The post Trump’s Machiavellian instincts are on f...
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Big Booker boost for small Minnesota publisher
‘Helen of Nowhere,’ published by Coffee House Press, is longlisted for one of the most prestigious prizes in literature. It joins ‘The Disappearers,’ by Minnesota author Marlon James. The post Big Boo...
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Frey revives ‘Freyplexes’ in quest for more affordable housing in Minneapolis
After being axed from Minneapolis 2040, fourplexes could become an option for 2050. But can they make much of a difference? The post Frey revives ‘Freyplexes’ in quest for more affordable housing in M...
5 days ago
Minnesota sues Texas governor over delay in extradition of ICE agent accused in shooting
Plus: Twin Cities home prices are going up; Anoka County prosecutor charged in sex trafficking ring; Ely outfitter closes after wildfires. The post Minnesota sues Texas governor over delay in extradit...
5 days ago
Commencement Is the Proof: The Human Connections Behind WGU’s Graduates
By Dr. Terrance Hopson and Malika Clinkscales This month, graduates from across the Midwest will gather in Minneapolis to celebrate a milestone years in the making. While each graduate arrives […] The...
6 days ago
Walz halts state action on mine near Boundary Waters, but federal process stays on track
The governor’s order places the onus on the next governor and Legislature to continue or scrap the state’s side of permitting for Twin Metals. The post Walz halts state action on mine near Boundary Wa...
6 days ago
Data shows Minnesota has paid a steep price for Trump’s tariffs
President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariff strategy in July. The Midwest, with six states accounting for one-fifth of our nation’s total agricultural and manufacturing output, will pay the pric...
6 days ago
Help us put a Documenter in the room
Will you help us put a Documenter in the room? Local government has never had more power over daily life and less scrutiny on how it uses it. City councils, […] The post Help us put a Documenter in......
6 days ago
Project Veritas founder dresses in ‘traditional Muslim attire’ in video attacking Minnesota election law
Secretary of State Steve Simon blasted the video, suggesting that James O’Keefe, the right-wing activist behind it, may have overstepped legal boundaries. The post Project Veritas founder dresses in ...
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How wildfire smoke is disrupting Minnesota high school sports
Plus: Hermantown public officials apologize over leaked audio disparaging data center opponents; hempcrete makes a difference in southwestern Minnesota community; and a Wisconsin waterski destination ...
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Data centers: Where projects go, local candidates follow
Six Minnesota cities that have been linked to proposed data centers saw upticks in city council filings this year. The post Data centers: Where projects go, local candidates follow appeared first on M...
6 days ago
Double your impact for Twin Cities Documenters
Earlier this year, MinnPost launched our Twin Cities Documenters program. Help us sustain this work with a donation. The post Double your impact for Twin Cities Documenters appeared first on MinnPost....
1 week ago
Counterpoint: This isn’t the time to dismiss the damage done by fraud in Minnesota
To address fraud at all levels of government, Minnesotans desire and deserve meaningful reforms to state and local audit arrangements. The post Counterpoint: This isn’t the time to dismiss the damage ...
1 week ago
Minnesota Republicans want trans girls out of girls sports, but complaints are hard to find
Examples aside, gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth and other politicians say it’s about protecting girls’ rights. The post Minnesota Republicans want trans girls out of girls sports, but complaints a...
1 week ago
With funding set to dry up, Minneapolis faces tough choices on lead pipe removal
The city is prioritizing historically disenfranchised neighborhoods, daycare and childcare facilities, and streets due for utility work. The post With funding set to dry up, Minneapolis faces tough c...
1 week ago
DFL, GOP condemn vandalism on Blaine City Council member’s car
Plus: library budget cuts in St. Paul; vacation rental regulations in Duluth; Dinkytown church stands behind court order against federal agents in churches. The post DFL, GOP condemn vandalism on Blai...
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How Trump’s unprecedented effort to prosecute noncitizen voters fell apart
HSI deployed its tech platform to find noncitizens on voter rolls, despite warnings from agency insiders that it would lead to an “ungodly” number of false positives. The post How Trump’s unprecedente...
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Trump administration OKs use of federal money to pay Minnesota nursing home workers
The unprecedented new wage floor for a specific industry goes into effect next month following multiple delays. The post Trump administration OKs use of federal money to pay Minnesota nursing home wor...
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Public health can’t survive without trust in official recommendations
Basing decisions on significant evidence is the standard we should demand from every administration, health agency and public official. The post Public health can’t survive without trust in official r...
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D.C. Memo: Trump’s $1B White House makeover
WASHINGTON — If you live in Washington, D.C. — and maybe even if you don’t — you know the White House is a massive construction site, the ailing Reflecting Pool […] The post D.C. Memo: Trump’s $1B Whi...
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Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
The program was aimed at what officials called a network of conspirators helping “violent opportunists and agitators.” The post Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted prog...
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If you can’t arboretum, join ’em
Plus: DHS looking for Antifa in unions; supporting children and teens in Brainerd; Mangione changing plea; and more. The post If you can’t arboretum, join ’em appeared first on MinnPost....
1 week ago
More speakers announced for MinnPost Festival 2026
Three more exciting conversations join the MinnPost Festival 2026 lineup! The post More speakers announced for MinnPost Festival 2026 appeared first on MinnPost....
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A ‘kissing canopy’ is getting harder to find on Twin Cities streets
In many areas, our trees are too small and streets are too big, making it harder to find a branching crown overhead. The post A ‘kissing canopy’ is getting harder to find on Twin Cities streets appear...
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Frey’s proposed budget gives Minneapolis Park board less than half of what it asked for
Commissioners said the “placeholder” figure would lead to layoffs, reduced maintenance or closed recreation centers. The post Frey’s proposed budget gives Minneapolis Park board less than half of what...
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A message to the city of Minneapolis: Consolidation would hurt our parks
The quality of our parks would erode under consolidation and be an ineffective use of taxpayer dollars. The post A message to the city of Minneapolis: Consolidation would hurt our parks appeared first...
1 week ago
New exhibit centers Palestinian American identity, highlights strength of Arab women with screen printing
“I want to present Palestinian people as normal people,” St. Paul-based artist Hend Al-Mansour said. “To show their love of beauty, what they do, what they love, what are their hopes.” The post New ex...
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