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Mayoral Pick for Fire Chief Advances to Full Council Amid Discussions

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

Minneapolis, MN – Dr. Reginald Freeman, the Mayor's nominee for Fire Chief, moved a step closer to confirmation on Thursday, June 12, 2025, after the Climate & Infrastructure Committee approved his no…

StorySenior Housing Stability and Co-Housing Options

Minneapolis City Council

Minneapolis Committee Examines Senior Housing Crisis, Explores Co-Housing Solutions

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

Minneapolis city officials gathered at the Climate & Infrastructure Committee meeting on June 12, 2025, to address the pressing issue of senior housing stability and explore innovative solutions, with…

StoryGun Violence and Community Safety

Minneapolis City Council

Council advances fire chief nominee amid gun violence concerns

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minneapolis City Council committee unanimously advanced Dr. Reginald Freeman's nomination as Fire Chief to the full council on July 23, as the city grapples with a recent surge in gun violence tha…

StoryMinneapolis Park and Recreation Board 2027-28 Budget and Levy Request

Minneapolis City Council

City Council approves $1.9 million bond savings, park budget request

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a plan to refinance city bonds and save $1.9 million in interest costs on July 23. The council also received the Park and Recreation Board's request f…

StoryPublic Comment Period and Policy Recommendations

Minneapolis City Council

Council orders study of police coaching practices by September

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday to conduct a comprehensive study of police coaching practices, aiming to understand how supervisors use informal discipline to…

StoryHMOOB MPS Regular Business Meeting

Minneapolis Public Schools

HMOOB MPS Conducts Regular Business Meeting to Uphold District Governance

Written: Saturday, July 4, 2026

Minneapolis, MN – The HMOOB MPS initiative, operating under the umbrella of Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), convened for its regular business meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The gathe…

StoryContracts with service providers (Absence Soft, Pest Control, etc.)

Minneapolis Public Schools

MPS Board Approves Key Service Provider Contracts to Bolster District Operations

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Board of Education addressed a critical facet of district operations at its June 9, 2026, business meeting, reviewing and approving a range of contracts with essen…

StorySchool Transformation Process Update

Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis schools chart major transformation to boost enrollment

Written: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Minneapolis Public Schools held a work session on April 7 to discuss an ongoing school transformation process aimed at reversing stagnant enrollment and improving student experiences. The district pre…

StorySheriff's Office Jail Staffing and Operations Analysis

Hennepin County

Hennepin County Jail Operations Grapple With Staffing Shortages, Consultant Proposes Phased Solution

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

Hennepin County's Sheriff's Office jail operations are facing significant staffing challenges, prompting a consultant to recommend a phased approach over four years to address structural understaffing…

StoryCommissioner communication: National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week

Hennepin County

Hennepin County Commissioners Recognize Vital Role of Supervision Professionals

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, during its July 14, 2026, meeting, issued a formal communication recognizing National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, scheduled from July 1…

StoryProperty surplus declaration and sale of 219 4th Street South to People Serving People Inc.

Hennepin County

Hennepin County Sells Federal Plaza to People Serving People, Boosting Family Housing

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the surplus declaration and sale of the former Federal Plaza property at 219 4th Street South in Minneapolis to People Serving People Inc. f…

StoryProperty surplus declaration and sale of 219 4th Street South to People Serving People Inc.

Hennepin County

Hennepin County Approves Sale of Key Property for Homeless Families

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the sale of the property located at 219 4th Street South in Minneapolis to People Serving People Inc. for $5.5 million on Tuesday, July…

StoryContract award to Sycon Inc. for Brooklyn Park Transfer Station

Hennepin County

Hennepin County Board Awards Contract for Brooklyn Park Transfer Station

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners formally approved a contract award to Sycon Inc. for the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station during their regular meeting on July 14, 2026. The decision, made at…

StoryDiscussion of Explore Minnesota's economic impact on tourism

Minnesota House

Explore Minnesota Touts Significant Economic Contributions, $1,000 Annual Tax Savings for Households

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state's official tourism promotion agency, presented a compelling case for its significant economic contributions during a recent Minnesota House discussion. The agency…

StoryInterest on contributions to a first-time home buyer account (1.4.14) evaluation and vote

Minnesota House

Minnesota Commission Recommends Repeal of First-Time Home Buyer Tax Incentive

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

A Minnesota House commission recently voted to recommend the repeal of a state tax incentive designed to aid first-time home buyers, citing significant underutilization of the program. During a meetin…

StoryApproval of June 17, 2026, meeting minutes

Minnesota House

Minnesota House Commission Formally Approves June 17 Meeting Minutes

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minnesota House of Representatives’ commission formally approved the minutes from its June 17, 2026, meeting during a session held on Wednesday, July 25, 2026, in Capital Room 120. The motion to a…

StoryHomeowners Associations (HOAs) and Local Government Mandates

Minnesota House

House committee approves bill limiting HOA mandates by cities

Written: Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Minnesota House committee voted 11-1 on March 2 to approve House File 2614, a bipartisan bill that would prevent local governments from requiring homeowners associations as a condition of approvin…

StoryParent Notification of Adverse Incidents in Schools

Minnesota House

House committee deadlocks on school safety and health education bills

Written: Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Minnesota House Education Committee met March 24 to consider four education bills, advancing two with amendments while two others stalled in tied votes. The deadlocked votes highlight deep divisio…

StoryLegislative session end summary

Minnesota Senate

Minnesota Senate Wraps Session with 'A-Grade' Claim Amidst Key Accomplishments and Unresolved Debates

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minnesota Senate concluded its 2026 legislative session with Majority Leader Erin Murphy asserting an 'A-grade' for the chamber's performance, despite end-of-session frustrations and several high-…

StoryData center development and economic impact

Minnesota Senate

Minnesota Sees Economic Boom from Data Centers Amid Energy Concerns

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

Minnesota is experiencing a significant economic boost from the burgeoning development of hyper-scale data centers, which are bringing thousands of jobs and substantial property tax windfalls to local…

StoryAddressing federal payment withholding and deferrals

Minnesota Senate

Minnesota DHS Faces Federal Payment Threats Amid Medicaid Provider Woes

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is navigating significant federal scrutiny and the threat of substantial payment withholding, as state lawmakers pressed officials during a July 1st he…

StoryREAD Act Implementation Update

Minnesota Senate

Senate advances literacy aid reform bill amid district funding concerns

Written: Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Minnesota Senate on March 25 advanced a bill that would overhaul how the state distributes literacy funding to schools, shifting from a performance-based model to one focused on student need. The…

StoryFood Insecurity and Food Assistance System Strain in Minnesota

Minnesota Senate

Minnesota Senate examines food crisis amid federal cuts

Written: Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Minnesota Senate held a hearing on October 7 to discuss escalating food insecurity in the state, where food shelf visits have nearly tripled since 2020 and federal funding cuts threaten to worsen…