Bloomington Leaders Unveil Multimillion-Dollar Plan for Local Growth at State of the City Address
Bloomington officials presented plans for local development and business support during the State of the City Address, highlighting projects funded by a sales tax and initiatives for affordable housing and a business incubator.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey Champions Balance in Rideshare Ordinance to Maintain Uber and Lyft Services
Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis is urging the City Council to revise a rideshare ordinance to balance higher driver wages with keeping Uber and Lyft in the city, aligning with state study recommendations.
Minneapolis, D.C., and Detroit Police Chiefs Address Surge in Violent Crime on "Stephanie Ruhle"
Police chiefs from Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and Detroit discussed the spike in crime within their cities on MSNBC, addressing challenges and strategies amidst a wave of violence and law enforcement personnel shortages.
Minnetonka Seeks Civic-Minded Election Judges, Emphasizes Partisan Balance for 2024 Elections
Minnetonka seeks election judges for 2024 elections, with an application deadline of April 1. Applicants must be eligible voters with English proficiency and declare party affiliation for balance.
UPDATE: Ramsey County Homeowners Alerted to Review Newly Mailed 2024 Property Valuation Notices
Ramsey County has mailed property valuation notices which determine 2025 property taxes. Homeowners can watch explanatory videos, contest valuations, and attend open book meetings or appeal by May 3.
University of Minnesota's Prof. Kendall King Advocates for Enhanced Multilingual Education Amid Increasing Diversity
Professor Kendall King advocates for improved multilingual education in Minnesota to support the state's growing number of migrant and refugee students, underlining the need for multilingual staff and cultural awareness.











