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Did a state Senate candidate propose the moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at the Minnesota GOP convention?
The convention chair allowed the motion to recognize the man convicted of killing George Floyd to proceed. The post Did ...
Fraud: What if we treat for-profits the same as nonprofits when they get public money?
Q&A with Minnesota Council of Nonprofits about new laws and efforts to fight fraud in the state. The post Fraud: Wha...
Is a Minnesota bakery celebrating traditional families during Pride Month?
June is widely recognized as Pride Month to commemorate civil rights for the LGBTQ community. The post Is a Minnesota ba...
It’s well past time to ban pharmaceutical advertisements
My bill to ban drug ads in Minnesota didn't pass in the 2026 legislative session, and healthcare costs remain a burden. ...
Growing pains or do-over? Future of Minneapolis Office of Community Safety in limbo
Four years in and one police chief down, Minneapolis leaders are still lacking clarity on OCS’s role and effectiveness. ...
Bringing Lung Cancer Screening to Rural Minnesota
A new approach suggests a “whole-of-office” approach to providing lung screening recommendations to patients in rural pa...
A ’60 Minutes’ DIY
An original editorial cartoon by Steve Sack, like this one on like this one on Bari Weiss and "60 Minutes," will publish...
City attorney: No charges for ICE protesters, journalists at St. Paul Cities Church
Prosecutors with the St. Paul City Attorney's office will not pursue charges connected with the church protest where doz...
Minneapolis could soon see the rebirth of its bicycling ride share program
Nice Ride vanished from the streets in 2023, but it could soon be rebooted with a boost from e-bikes. The post Minneapol...
On HCMC’s list of financial troubles, generosity is a leading culprit
‘Charity care’ is fundamental to the hospital’s mission. But as costs climb, so do concerns about long-term sustainabili...
Chaos at Minnesota conventions reignites calls for a new way of choosing candidates
Scrapping caucuses and moving up primary elections is gaining traction among those who say the state's century-old syste...
Timotheé Chalamet is an omnipresent star, but he could use some competition
Having to defend his spot at the top could push the actor to new heights, but who's going to rise up as a serious challe...
Cheeseheads? Nah. Minnesota hosts true fromagières.
At the American Cheese Society competition, hosted annually in Minneapolis, volunteers go home with samples. They’re pre...
Demuth joins Qualls, Lindell in August GOP primary to face Klobuchar
Plus: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey names interim chief; MilkJam Creamery recalls certain ice cream flavors; fire chiefs ...
The hidden cost of convenience in higher education
Online higher education has its place, but residential learning on campus offers relationships and life lessons that sho...
Documenters report: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority moves to sell Oak Park building
The MPHA approved putting up for sale its building on Oak Park Avenue. Its current operator, Avenues for Youth, is movin...
A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors
From Judy Blume to Louise Erdrich, author-owned bookstores are thriving across the U.S. The post A guide to the bookstor...
Fort Snelling joins nationwide trend of holding ‘mega master’ immigration hearings, raising due process concerns
Advocates say the docket of 73 cases put into one hearing at Fort Snelling immigration court is unprecedented, reflects ...
Parking lots get hot and are bad for storm runoff. Minneapolis, other cities are testing options
The heat emanating from parking lots spreads, contributing to what’s known as the urban heat island effect. The post Par...
Police overtime costs projected to put MPD more than $23 million over budget
Minneapolis officials warn police overspending threatens city's financial health. Also: a ruling in an ICE arrest case a...
Spotlight on food prices shines light on monopoly forces in grocery industry
A settlement in an antitrust case brought by Minnesota and several other states will limit information sharing among mea...
Pete Hegseth’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ prayer left no room for Minnesota’s tradition of civic restraint
Instead of using broadly shared language, he spoke from within a specific theological framework and positioned the event...
‘The strobe lights need to be turned off’: An educational, patience-testing weekend with DFL politicians and party activists
With Klobuchar and Flanagan already in the cat bird’s seat, the convention was defined by neophyte Kobey Layne and mild ...
“The strobe lights need to be turned off”: An educational, patience-testing weekend with DFL politicians and party activists
With Klobuchar and Flanagan already in the cat bird’s seat, the convention was defined by neophyte Kobey Layne and mild ...
The current state of Uptown Minneapolis explained
Plus: Multiple surprises at the Republican state convention and not as many at the DFL convention; license tab fee relie...
The rise and fall of Minneapolis-Moline
Created by a 1929 merger of three Midwest manufacturers, Minneapolis-Moline became one of the nation’s largest farm equi...
Save the date for MinnPost Festival 2026!
Join us in downtown Minneapolis on Oct. 10 for the 2026 edition of MinnPost Festival! The post Save the date for MinnPos...
Let’s fly the new Minnesota flag. Or not. Or the old one, too.
Cities and counties have their own ideas about the Minnesota state flag, the controversy surrounding it and its place in...
Don’t make students choose between college or career — preparation for both is crucial
Academic knowledge and technical skills aren’t opposing forces; they should be complementary building blocks The post Do...
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