The Cities Blog

February 24, 2012 11:00 AM

Stenglein took some lumps in his career on the county board

Commissioner Stenglein served during two of the most controversial measures passed by the Hennepin board in recent years: the smoking ban and public funding for Target Field.

by Brandt Williams

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February 23, 2012 3:53 AM

Two new council members back downtown development

The St. Paul City Council approved a key piece of financing for the downtown apartment complex and grocery store development.

by Curtis Gilbert

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February 22, 2012 11:06 AM

Hennco residents–get your shots!

Hennepin County is offering low-cost immunization clinics.

by Sasha Aslanian

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February 21, 2012 10:20 AM

Rep. Ellison meets young men trying to leave crime behind

According to data from North4, on average, each participant has lost five friends or family members to homicide.

by Brandt Williams

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February 20, 2012 4:29 AM

Poetry Lin Motion

Basketball muse Jeremy Lin inspires a haiku-writing contest at United Noodles.

by Laura Yuen

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February 17, 2012 3:44 PM

Minneapolis Lutherans oppose marriage amendment

Lutherans in Minneapolis synod oppose constitutional amendment defining marriage between one man and one woman.

by Sasha Aslanian

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February 15, 2012 9:44 AM

Will new transitway spur development in north Minneapolis?

The first of three planning stages for a new transitway through north Minneapolis is nearly complete.

by Brandt Williams

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February 14, 2012 7:17 AM

Trying to stay out of prison

There are lots of folks involved in mentoring prison inmates, but the numbers fall far short of the need.

by Dan Olson

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February 13, 2012 8:05 AM

Minnesota’s ice age is over…for this year

Our faux winter, the winter that never was, brought all the sawing and harvesting to a bit of a premature end.

by Dan Olson

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February 10, 2012 12:05 PM

U of M to partner with foundation for veteran scholarships

UofM selected as Tillman Military Scholar University Partner by Pat Tillman Foundation

by Jessica Mador

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