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Twin Cities

Rainbow Health abruptly closes, shocking workers

Rainbow Health abruptly closes, shocking workers

Long-running Twin Cities HIV and LGBTQ+ health center Rainbow Health announced Thursday that it’s suddenly closing, citing financial challenges. The union representing staff says the news came as a shock to workers.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Secret ice cream spots popping up in the Twin Cities

Secret ice cream spots popping up in the Twin Cities

Here’s the scoop — there’s a growing trend of opening restaurants in novel ways in the Twin Cities. Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl talks about the secret ice cream shops hiding in plain sight.
by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Matthew Alvarez

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Fridley bakery closing amid strong job market

Fridley bakery closing amid strong job market

A Twin Cities union leader said that he expects 170 people who work at a commercial bakery in Fridley will be able to find similar jobs after the facility closes later this year as part of a cost-cutting move.
by Matt Sepic

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New Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’

New Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’

After some administrative turnover, Michelle Phillips took office on Tuesday. She is tasked with investigating discriminatory practices and police misconduct complaints while promoting civil rights understanding throughout the city.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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St. Paul iron foundry to increase operations after judge strikes down state order

St. Paul iron foundry to increase operations after judge strikes down state order

A St. Paul iron foundry is scaling back up to normal operations after a court order overturned limits previously imposed by state regulators. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ordered Northern Iron to reduce its operations in April, alleging that the foundry was violating federal air quality standards. But a judge has now partially struck down that order.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minneapolis council approves a police contract with significant pay increase, some reforms

Minneapolis council approves a police contract with significant pay increase, some reforms

The raises make Minneapolis police officers some of the highest paid in the state. Critics argued the city should have negotiated for more police reform in exchange for the cost.
by Jon Collins

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Roof Depot project seeks alternative funding after missing deadline for site purchase

Roof Depot project seeks alternative funding after missing deadline for site purchase

A Minneapolis neighborhood organization has missed a payment deadline to purchase the former Roof Depot site from the city, after the state Legislature failed to pass funding earlier this year. But community advocates say they’re making progress on a backup plan.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion

‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion

Hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis on Tuesday as the city named a section of Plymouth Avenue North after Harry “Spike” Moss, whose activism has deep roots along the historic street.
by Regina Medina

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