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Police and other spending will be under a microscope, and the parks board is hoping to reclaim a larger share of city dollars.

More than an annoyance, the delays hinder emergency vehicles. But much-needed changes are on a very slow track.

In April, the city hired a law firm to investigate the mayor after the police chief filed a complaint.

Candidates for Hennepin County Attorney told us where they stand on issues. Which is the top match for you? Find out before the August 11 primary election.

The debate hosted by MPR News between Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan comes as the Aug. 11 primary for U.S. Senate nears.

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People who gathered at city hall called for a moratorium on evictions from homeless encampments.

The termination of Public Works employee Darley Herrera has driven a wedge between city hall and the Laborers Union.

As the city responds to federal funding losses, a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes program (PILOT) has surfaced as a potential solution.

Here’s a guide to the Minnesota 2026 primary election, and how to vote early and by mail for the governor’s office and Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

The city council is scheduled to host a public hearing Wednesday afternoon.

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority has recently shared more details about a $200 million plan to completely renovate the townhomes.

At a candidate forum, contenders jockeyed for position while promising to hold ICE accountable and offering the occasional nod to Moriarty.

Bathhouses were banned in the city in 1988 during the AIDS epidemic. The Minneapolis City Council voted on Thursday to repeal the ban. It now heads to Mayor Jacob Frey.

Council members in the capital city earn $79,000 annually, while Minneapolis council members take home about $110,000 for what’s considered full-time work.

After striking out at the local and state levels, activists against data centers are looking to elections to slow down developments.

During a public hearing, two residents spoke against the raise.

The county's annual performance report shows electronic ballot counting machines have a 100% accuracy rate.

Four public budget engagement meetings are scheduled, each focusing on a different area of city operations, where community members will have the opportunity to share their priorities.

The local brewery scene is going through a lot. It’s not just declining beer sales; just this week, 56 Brewing had to demolish their 9-year-old pat...

The Hennepin Healthcare Board will consist of 11-15 members, including two commissioners and at least nine external individuals.

Political leaders and others met at a forum this week to get out in front of the expected launch of Waymo's driverless cars.

The Public Housing Authority approved the move to sell the Oak Park building. Its current operator, Avenues for Youth, is moving elsewhere.