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The Cities Blog

Minneapolis cops lauded for arresting anti-Somali attacker

Minneapolis cops lauded for arresting anti-Somali attacker

The Department of Homeland Security recognized four Minneapolis police personnel -- including two Somali-American beat cops -- for their work resulting in a federal hate-crime conviction.
by Laura Yuen

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Mpls celebrates local food program

Mpls celebrates local food program

The folks who helped bring urban bees and mini-farmers markets to Minneapolis are holding a community celebration Monday night. Residents will also get a chance to share their suggestions for improving access to healthy local food.
by Madeleine Baran

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Mpls ‘laundry room burglar’ is on the loose

Mpls ‘laundry room burglar’ is on the loose

South Minneapolis apartment dwellers -- are you looking for a reason to procrastinate on doing your laundry? You've come to the right place.
by Madeleine Baran

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State of Minnesota advises “Be a penguin”

State of Minnesota advises “Be a penguin”

State campaign to prevent slips and falls on winter ice recommends walking like a penguin.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Minneapolis police shoot ‘Obama’ … the dog

According to the complaint, the officers killed Obama the dog while they served a search warrant on a south Minneapolis home in 2009.
by Brandt Williams

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Transit planners seek Central Corridor community advocates

Transit planners seek Central Corridor community advocates

Transit planners are trying something new to ensure new train and bus schedules meet residents' needs once the Central Corridor light rail project is finished.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Financial lifeline to Somalia remains at risk

Bank officials, elected representatives, and Somali money lenders still are trying to find a way to keep a financial lifeline to Somalia open. Owners of Somali money-lending businesses, called hawalas, were notified by St Paul-based Sunrise Community Banks this week that their accounts with the bank will be closed Dec. 14th. Hawalas are the only…
by Rupa Shenoy

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Keillor opens bookstore at Macalester

Keillor opens bookstore at Macalester

Keillor's Common Good Books is relocating to Macalester College.
by Laura McCallum

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