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The Cities Blog

Bidders for Southwest light rail announced

The Met Council announces bidders for the Southwest light rail project.
by Jessica Mador

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Westminster Presbyterian joins downtown redo

Westminster Presbyterian joins downtown redo

Westminster Presbyterian is making a major move on the Nicollet Mall.
by Tim Nelson

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Satisfied citizen sends police dept. $25

Satisfied citizen sends police dept. $25

An 85-year-old St. Paul resident recently sent the city's Police Department a check for $25, accompanied by a handwritten note.
by Curtis Gilbert

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More details expected soon on Southwest LRT

The draft environmental impact statement for SWLRT will be released in October.
by Jessica Mador

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A belated pedestrian obituary

A belated pedestrian obituary

Louise Laugen was one of 40 pedestrians killed on Minnesota roads last year.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Trash talk

Trash talk

MnDOT estimates 26,000 tons a year collected by Adopt-a-Highway volunteers.
by Dan Olson

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Four-fold food trucks in Mpls

Four-fold food trucks in Mpls

Starting Sunday, Vikings fans will get a chance to taste some of the food truck goodies that people who work downtown sample during the week days.
by Brandt Williams

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Not-so-thrill rides for kids, Part III

Not-so-thrill rides for kids, Part III

Another example of grown-ups behaving badly.
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul overstates hockey’s economic impact

St. Paul overstates hockey’s economic impact

A closer look at the math casts doubt on St. Paul's claims about the economic impact of the Minnesota Wild.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Buzz your lips and blow

Buzz your lips and blow

The Shofar helps blow in the Jewish New Year.
by Dan Olson

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