The Cities Blog

The city of St. Paul outlined some practical tips for residents if they spot a coyote. Coyotes sightings have recently increased and spring is the season when they are “most aggressive,” the city warned in a press release issued Friday. Here are the basic rules the city suggests for dealing with coyotes: 1. Don’t provide…
A life long passion for raptors
Master falconer explains his attraction to a raptor named Nim.
Rybak population prediction based on optimism
Mayor R.T. Rybak predicts Minneapolis will swell by 65,000 people in the next 12 years, but the experts project more modest growth.
10 things to love about Minnesota summer…if it ever comes
Even the most enthusiastic winter lovers are getting a little tired of this… (Auto dealership on March 5, 2013, in Bloomington, Minn./AP photo) Here are are 10 things to look forward to as you wait out the coming storm…feel free to add to the list   1. That day it’s obvious spring has arrived (Lyndale…
Mpls mayoral candidates differ over investigating police misconduct
The candidates for mayor of Minneapolis clashed over how the city should respond to complaints against the police department at their last scheduled debate before precinct caucuses April 16.
Feel safe walking alone at night?
Twin Cities ranks as safest large metro area for walking alone at night.
Deal saves Mai Village, but St. Paul loses $487K
A struggling restaurant would get to stay open, while the city of St. Paul takes a $487,000 loss under a proposal that goes before the city council next week.