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Twin Cities

Minneapolis gives renters more rights when signing pre-lease agreements for new buildings

Minneapolis gives renters more rights when signing pre-lease agreements for new buildings

In response to construction delays at Identity Dinkytown displacing hundreds of U of M students, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed a new law that adds protections for pre-leasers dealing with move-in delays.
by Nicole Ki

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Judge vacates Marvin Haynes’ nearly 20-year-old murder conviction

Judge vacates Marvin Haynes’ nearly 20-year-old murder conviction

A judge Monday vacated the murder conviction of a Minneapolis man serving life in prison for a 2004 killing. Marvin Haynes, 36, was sentenced for the murder of Harry “Randy” Sherer at Jerry’s Flower Shop in Minneapolis. Haynes was 16 at the time.
by Matt Sepic and Peter Cox

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After 25 years council member Lisa Goodman leaves ‘indelible imprint’ on Minneapolis

After 25 years council member Lisa Goodman leaves ‘indelible imprint’ on Minneapolis

During Lisa Goodman’s tenure, the lawmaker has had a hand in everything from restructuring the city’s departments to navigating some of the biggest economic development projects in the city’s downtown — ultimately changing the face of the city.
by Jon Collins

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Man charged with murder in fatal shooting near Lake Street in Minneapolis

A 25-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal shooting near Lake Street last week. The victim is being remembered as “a beloved member of the transgender community.”
by MPR News Staff

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As December begins, many Minnesotans are asking 'where is the snow?'

As December begins, many Minnesotans are asking 'where is the snow?'

Last month was the second-driest November on record for the Twin Cities, with overall temperatures sitting at 3.7 degrees above average while precipitation for the month was 1.57 inches below average. 
by Kyre Johnson and Sven Sundgaard

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Accessibility advocates thrilled over Minneapolis' investment in sidewalk snow removal

Accessibility advocates thrilled over Minneapolis' investment in sidewalk snow removal

The Minneapolis City Council Tuesday night passed a $1.8 billion budget for next year which includes a $595,000 funding package to help clear city sidewalks of snow. It’s intended to target high-traffic areas and residents who don’t shovel their walks.
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Don’t change the channel: Minnesota’s first women’s sports bar is ready to tip off

Don’t change the channel: Minnesota’s first women’s sports bar is ready to tip off

The Midwest’s first bar dedicated to promoting and watching women’s sports plans to open in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis, led by a woman who got tired of pleading with bartenders to change the TV to women’s sports.
by Sam Stroozas

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