The Cities Blog

Political expression at the fair: crop art & drink spitting?
Crop artists speak out on marriage and voter ID amendments - while a lemonade stand employee brags on Twitter about spitting in the drink of a marriage amendment supporter.
Law enforcement is enlisting the eyes and ears of hotel employees to help put a stop to the sex trafficking of children.
A commanding view of the US – Dakota War of 1862
Renowned state historian assigns himself the task of reviewing accounts of the US - Dakota War.
Somali restaurateur to break bread with Sikh leaders
Muslim and Sikh community members will share a meal tomorrow in Minneapolis in the wake of the temple shootings.
Jukka’s new EV arrives
This automotive engineer says he'll drive his Leaf this Saturday to the Polk County Energy Fair in St. Croix Falls to talk about EVs.
St. Paul blocks ‘private dorms’ near St. Thomas
St. Paul puts a one-year moratorium on apartment buildings that have "design features similar to that of 'dormitory' style housing" on Grand Ave. between Cretin and Fairview.