The Cities Blog

December 15, 2014 8:45 AM

Police chief honors lifesaving officers, citizens

Harteau said in light of recent local and national protests against police brutality, it was important to recognize the good work officers do all the time.

by Brandt Williams

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December 2, 2014 8:52 AM

Minneapolis budget cut opponents decry ‘latte levy’

The average Minneapolis homeowner will save about $3 on next year's property tax bill, thanks to some modest budget cuts approved Monday by the Minneapolis City Council. Opponents mockingly call it the "latte levy."

by Curtis Gilbert

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November 12, 2014 3:12 AM

Crashed Ice skate race returns to St. Paul in January

Energy drink giant Red Bull brings the wild ice racing back to St. Paul, just in time for the winter carnival. Women will compete here for the first time.

by Tim Nelson

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November 12, 2014 2:54 AM

Student volunteers rally with celebrities for WE day in St. Paul

Students had to earn WE Day tickets.

by Jon Collins

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October 20, 2014 6:00 AM

Man suing for wrongful imprisonment behind bars again

Lavelle Bible, the Minneapolis man who tried to sue the state after he was imprisoned for three years longer than his 2004 criminal sexual conduct convictions allowed for, is in the Hennepin County jail on a felony first degree burglary charge.

by Brandt Williams

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October 10, 2014 10:55 AM

Mpls. closes downtown streets for zombies

The city has now added zombies to the list of reasons for road closures.

by Brandt Williams

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October 7, 2014 8:47 AM

This time, Minneapolis City Hall fire was no drill

An actual fire broke out in Minneapolis City Hall Tuesday, one day after city employees say they practiced for such an event with a fire drill.

by Brandt Williams

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September 22, 2014 11:27 AM

Nice Ride MN gets an upgrade

The popular bicycle sharing service Nice Ride Minnesota is rolling out the first automatic key dispenser in the world. It's installed on Nicollet Mall, outside the Hyatt Hotel.

by Tim Nelson

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September 17, 2014 12:33 PM

St. Paul wants fresh ideas for clearing snow

The city of St. Paul is hoping the private sector will have new ideas improving one of its most basic public services: snow plowing.

by Curtis Gilbert

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September 8, 2014 12:10 PM

Whose loo? Mpls. may end gender-restrooms requirement

A Minneapolis City Council panel is recommending the city scrap a long-standing requirement that bars and restaurants have designated men's and women's restrooms.

by Curtis Gilbert

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