3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1008+ words) The nation is marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which took place in New York City, Washington, D.C., and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Many of the civil and criminal proceedings prompted by the attacks arose near those locations. Among the most…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (754+ words) By Trevor Mitchell, MinnPost Property taxes are on the rise in Minneapolis. The park board wants more money than the mayor thinks it needs. Police overtime spending? No doubt that’ll come up again, too. All said, it’s safe to assume…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (917+ words) The Democratic Party’s coalition headed into the 2026 midterms is as broad as it’s been in years. That seems likely to help them pick up dozens of seats in Congress and win majorities back from Republicans in either or both chambers....

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (544+ words) Institutions, especially those steeped in history and tradition, often need and deserve change. That has been true of the country’s three branches of federal government since the first days of the Constitution. Over the years, the House of Representatives capped…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (1179+ words) One of the most iconic phrases in American political history was uttered at the Minnesota State Fair 125 years ago this week. On Sept. 2, 1901, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt told a Grandstand crowd: “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (782+ words) Arlene taped a new sign to the Café door Tuesday morning. WET SWIMSUITS: COUNTER STOOLS ONLY This followed an incident involving two teenagers from the campground who came in for french fries and pop, sat in the back booth and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (276+ words) Minneapolis Times Threats of violence over data centers: Council Member Michael Rainville Hello to all my 3rd Ward neighbors, My office has received a lot of correspondence pertaining to the proposed data center on the Star Tribune site and the community…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (409+ words) An hour with Our Black News does not always travel in a straight line. Allen is joined by Rev. Tim Christopher, Anthony Walsh and Jay Reeves, an independent candidate for Minnesota state auditor. Their conversation is loose, blunt and occasionally…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1044+ words) Minneapolis homeowners may hear one number most often during budget season: 11.3%. That is the increase Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing for the City’s total property-tax levy in his 2027 recommended budget. If approved, the levy would rise to about $606 million. That…...