The Cities Blog

Maine a preview of MN’s marriage vote?
"Question One", a documentary exploring Maine's experience voting on marriage in 2009, could offer a preview of what Minnesota voters can expect.
911 calls from a very dark night
The first call from a witness to the hit-and-run death of Anousone Phanthavong was made by Brian Gutterman, a registered nurse who on his way to work.
St. Paul goofed in awarding lofts contract, court says
A state appeals court rules that the contract for the Lofts at Farmers Market should have been voided.
Lutheran Catholic Frenemies?
The Archbishop cancels his appearance at the Minneapolis Lutheran Bishop's installation, recalling an earlier chapter of Catholic-Lutheran relations apparently getting too friendly.
Folk dancers probably aren’t couch potatoes
Morris Dancers are men and women, boys and girls who voluntarily exert themselves in the most charming way.
No response from governor to URS invitation
Gov. Mark Dayton has not yet responded to an offer by San Francisco-based URS Corp. to fly its chief executive officer to Minnesota