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Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to highlight close ties
Crown Prince Haakon — heir to the throne of Norway — took part in a series of events in the Twin Cities on Tuesday. That included a stop at Norway House in Minneapolis and a meeting with Gov. Tim Walz at the State Capitol in St. Paul.
Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales
An ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council which supporters say would curb gentrification is facing a veto, as Mayor Jacob Frey says it could instead stall real estate deals and lower commercial property values.
Award-winning Owamni to bring Indigenous cuisine to Guthrie Theater
Owamni, the James Beard Award-winning restaurant founded by chef Sean Sherman, will move in spring 2026 to the Guthrie Theater’s long-vacant riverfront restaurant space in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis council members advance proposal targeting problem landlords
Under the proposed ordinance, the city council will hold public hearings and vote on whether to renew licenses for properties that have been repeatedly flagged for violations.