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October 16, 2025 3:20 PM

KMOJ, 'The People's Station,' plans new building after Blue Line relocation

Station management learned from Metro Transit officials that its current location was in the middle of proposed Blue Line extension plans, so KMOJ is moving and building a new station.

by Regina Medina

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October 16, 2025 3:00 PM

Amid increased traffic for MEA weekend, operations running smoothly at Twin Cities airport

Thursday was projected to be one of the busiest days of the fall at MSP. Security lines were busy but moving swiftly on Thursday morning.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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October 16, 2025 4:00 AM

Court backs Minneapolis in denying legal expenses to ex-cop in chokehold suit

Minneapolis won’t cover legal costs for a former police officer accused of excessive force after the state Court of Appeals upheld the city’s decision not to indemnify him.

by Matt Sepic

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October 15, 2025 4:30 PM

Advocates want the City of Minneapolis to do more to end wage theft, worker harassment

A report released by a progressive think tank recommends that the city use its permitting authority and independent audits to ensure that existing labor regulations are properly enforced.

by Jon Collins

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October 14, 2025 2:27 PM

Minneapolis Downtown Council drops Holidazzle, Aquatennial festivals

The Minneapolis Downtown Council says it will no longer organize the city’s Holidazzle and Aquatennial festivals, citing the time and cost of putting on the events. The group hopes other organizations will take over planning as it shifts focus to business development and downtown revitalization.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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October 11, 2025 7:30 AM

Savannah Bananas will play ball at Target Field August 2026

The popular baseball team Savannah Bananas is bringing their family-friendly “Banana Ball” style to Target Field for three games over the weekend of Aug. 7, 2026. The season will also see an expansion, with five additional teams playing around the country.

by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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October 10, 2025 2:35 PM

Activists, artists work to restore vandalized George Floyd mural

George Floyd’s face was painted over in an iconic mural at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, according to a video posted to social media Friday morning by Marcia Howard.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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October 10, 2025 12:00 PM

Paint it back: Mural reborn in Minneapolis after erasure

A new mural is rising on Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis, transforming a mistaken paint-over into a bold tribute to coffee, migration and community.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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October 9, 2025 3:25 PM

Negligent landlords to face tighter scrutiny in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis City Council passed a new ordinance that will require landlords who own properties repeatedly flagged for health and safety violations to face a public hearing before their licenses are renewed.

by Cari Spencer