The Cities Blog

Twin Cities in Motion names new race director
Twin Cities In Motion, the group that organizes running events like the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, has named Jeff Decker to the position of Race Director. Here’s what Twin Cities in Motion had to say about the hire: Decker brings with him a wealth of knowledge from New York Road Runners where he served…
Business owners have a chance to learn more about energy efficiency next week at a Bryant Lake Bowl session on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
At least 300 Minnesota households won’t get state rental assistance under current budget proposals. Minnesota Housing Thursday announced a freeze on new admissions to some rental assistance programs as a reaction to anticipated budget cuts. House and Senate proposals are at least $2 million below Governor Mark Dayton’s recommendation for the program. The programs help…
Anti-vaccine doctor back in Mpls as health dept. fights measles outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Health is waging a campaign to educate people in the Somali community about the need to inoculate their children against measles amid an outbreak of the disease. Some, but not all of the people found to have the measles are Somali. Health officials are concerned that talk of a link between…