St. Paul Zoning Board to Review Variances for New Community Center and Auto Shop
The St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals will review variance requests for Morgan Scott's community center and Kong Lee's auto shop, including deviations from zoning codes like window coverage and sidewalk requirements. Public input is encouraged.
Metropolitan Council Opens Grant Applications for Community Projects in Minneapolis
Minneapolis developers can apply for Met Council's Livable Communities grants to create connected, sustainable communities, focusing on inclusive housing and jobs. Applications, with a $750 fee, are due by January 20, 2026.
Minneapolis City Council Strengthens Immigrant Protections, Forbids Local Resources in Federal Immigration Enforcement
The Minneapolis City Council passed a strengthened separation ordinance to prevent local resources from being used in federal immigration enforcement, as announced by Council Member Jason Chavez.
Minnesota Appoints Judge Tim O’Malley as Director of Program Integrity to Strengthen Public Fund Safeguards
Governor Walz named Judge Tim O'Malley as Minnesota's Director of Program Integrity, with Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy endorsing the choice and highlighting efforts to enhance fiscal accountability.
Saint Paul's Housing & Redevelopment Authority to Discuss Grand and Victoria Redevelopment, Honor Long-Serving Employees
The article outlines the Saint Paul HRA's meeting agenda, highlighting discussions on a redevelopment project, public service recognition, and a watershed flood mitigation project. Public involvement and accessibility to the meeting are emphasized.
Saint Paul Councilmember Anika Bowie Champions Immigrant Safety, Calls for Investigation into ICE Raid Conduct
Councilmember Bowie condemns Saint Paul police actions in an ICE and HSI raid, promotes an investigation for accountability, and advocates for a city policy against enforcing federal immigration laws.
Minneapolis Government Asserts Non-Collaboration with ICE and Highlights Legal Aid for Immigrant Communities
The City of Minneapolis informed residents about legal support for immigrants and refugees, emphasizing the MPD's non-cooperation with ICE on civil immigration enforcement and highlighting available resources and legal clinics.
Anoka County Lauds Andrew Dykstra for Achievements; Approves Key Infrastructure Projects and Policing Contracts
Anoka County board meeting highlighted Andrew Dykstra's awards, infrastructure projects, policing contracts for 2026, Highway 47 improvements, and a tax levy increase aimed at fiscal stability.












