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Paint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast Minneapolis
Gustavo Lira’s mural in northeast Minneapolis — symbolizing cultural embrace and funded by a Great Streets grant —— was painted over without his knowledge, sparking community outrage and highlighting the need for better communication and protections for public art.
Popular trail on Minnesota's North Shore closed for repair work
A popular segment of the North Shore’s Superior Hiking Trail closed Wednesday so crews can repair damage caused by years of heavy use. The closure includes all of the scenic overlooks from rock outcroppings high above Bean and Bear lakes.
Red Lobster closes dozens of locations across the U.S.
A restaurant liquidator announced that it’s auctioning off the equipment of over 50 Red Lobster locations that were recently closed. None of Red Lobster’s Minnesota locations are on the list — but a couple just across state lines are.
Appeals court lifts injunction on Minneapolis’ 2040 plan
The city of Minneapolis can resume work under its 2040 Comprehensive Plan following an appeals court ruling Monday. That’s the plan that gained national attention when it made Minneapolis the first U.S. city to end single-family-only zoning.
Minnesota semiconductor manufacturer awarded nearly $200 million in state, federal funding for expansion
Bloomington's Polar Semiconductor is beginning a $525 million expansion that it says will double its output and create 160 new jobs. It’s slated to receive nearly $200 million in state and federal funding for the project.
Myon Burrell faces new felony drug charge
Burrell was charged Friday in Hennepin County District Court with one felony count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.