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The Cities Blog

School board member fights cancer

School board member fights cancer

Hussein Samatar, a Minneapolis school board member who has been considering a mayoral bid, announced today on Facebook that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia.
by Laura Yuen

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The achievement gap: Coming to a theater near you

The Minneapolis foundation launches a public-awareness campaign to close the educational achievement gap.
by Laura Yuen

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Should Minneapolis raise the price to run for mayor?

Minneapolis considers hiking the price of entering the race for mayor in an effort to weed out "frivolous candidates."
by Curtis Gilbert

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Mayor Coleman’s lone challenger drops out

Roger Meyer has ended his 10-week-old campaign for St. Paul mayor, leaving incumbent Chris Coleman without a challenger.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Swelling pipe organ sounds soon at the Cathedral

Swelling pipe organ sounds soon at the Cathedral

The two pipe organs at the Cathedral of St. Paul are the focus of restoration and will feature new consoles linked by fiber optics, a walnut casement and refurbished pipes.
by Dan Olson

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MnDOT releases St. Croix bridge report

MnDOT releases St. Croix bridge report

MnDOT releases its annual St. Croix bridge report.
by Jessica Mador

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St. Paul uncertain about e-cigarettes

St. Paul uncertain about e-cigarettes

The St. Paul City Council will delay a vote to define electronic cigarettes as tobacco products.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Complaint: Brooklyn Park man shoots daughter’s abusive ex-boyfriend

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says a 34-year-old man sent threatening text messages to his ex-girlfriend and posted threatening comments on his Facebook page, then took a 9mm handgun to her house.
by Brandt Williams

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Accent Signage noted for business achievements while late founder’s son keeps high profile

Accent Signage in Minneapolis is receiving media attention for something other than the horrific workplace shooting that took place there last year. The company sent out a press release with news that it recently received a ‘Community Impact Award’ from Minnesota Business magazine, for making products in an environmentally friendly way. Accepting the award for…
by Brandt Williams

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