Minneapolis City Council Takes on Housing, Safety, and Infrastructure Challenges With New Ordinances and Investments
Minneapolis City Council tackles housing, public safety, and infrastructure, with measures like a rental pre-eviction notice extension, affordable housing projects, investments in gunshot detection, and transparency in encampment removals.
Mankato Police Warn Residents Against ‘Brushing’ Scam Involving Unsolicited Packages, QR Codes
Authorities warn of a "brushing" scam where residents receive mysterious packages with a QR code that, when scanned, gives scammers access to personal data. Mankato Police and Fire advise not scanning the code and reporting the incident.
Minneapolis City Council Approves Mixed-Use Conversion and Public Safety Enhancements, Agate Housing Receives Crucial Grant
Minneapolis passes a law to ease the conversion of commercial properties into housing to address the housing crisis and enhances public safety with ShotSpotter expansion.
Three Suspects Apprehended After High-Speed Chase Through Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park in Connection With Armed Robberies
Three individuals were captured after a high-speed chase following an attempt by Minneapolis police to stop a suspect vehicle linked to armed robberies, ending in Brooklyn Park.
Ward 1 City Council Unanimously Approves Homelessness Measures: Longer Eviction Notices, Encampment Transparency, and Housing Funds
The City Council of Ward 1 unanimously passed measures to support the homeless, including extending eviction notices, reporting on encampment sweeps, and allocating funds for a transitional housing facility.
Minneapolis Neighborhoods Brace for Traffic Changes Amid New Gas Main Installations in East Harriet and King Field
Minneapolis natural gas main installation by CenterPoint Energy and Michels Corporation affects traffic and parking in East Harriet and King Field areas, with work expected into early October.
St. Louis Park Adopts Pre-Eviction Notice Ordinance; Mandates Landlord Training to Foster Fair Housing Practices
St. Louis Park adopted a new ordinance mandating a 30-day pre-eviction notice and landlord training, effective November 1, 2024. Additional training on bias and landlord-tenant law is offered.












