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The Cities Blog

Better late than never for foreclosed Twin Cities folks?

Better late than never for foreclosed Twin Cities folks?

What a difference from two months ago. That’s when we reported what appeared to be a truly anemic federal response to going after the bad actors at the top in the mortgage meltdown. State regulators and prosecutors and some local officials have been going after mortgage originators, title companies and others involved in fraudulent mortgages.…
by Dan Olson

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Twin Cities transportation plot thickens

Twin Cities transportation plot thickens

Will Congress will authorize transportation spending under a continuing resolution?
by Dan Olson

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Fairgoers ‘defeat’ marriage amendment in House poll

Fairgoers ‘defeat’ marriage amendment in House poll

Most fairgoers oppose the marriage amendment at the House of Representatives' (unscientific) annual State Fair poll.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Marriage amendment booth pops up at fair

Marriage amendment booth pops up at fair

Pro-amendment group lands a surprise new booth at the State Fair.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Where did Twin Cities sprawl go?

Where did Twin Cities sprawl go?

We're still sprawled out, but probably the recession and slower population growth have slowed the rate.
by Dan Olson

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Bike route site adds transit, plans to expand statewide

Bike route site adds transit, plans to expand statewide

Cyclopath, a handy bike-route website developed by faculty and students at the University of Minnesota's Computer Science and Engineering Department, is expanding statewide.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Sold on Somerset, without a tube

Sold on Somerset, without a tube

Boosters of western Wisconsin economic development want a new St. Croix River bridge, and the one they want is the $633 million model.
by Dan Olson

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Deadline to apply for SBA loans to repair tornado damage approaching

People affected by the May 22nd tornado in Minneapolis have until September 6th to apply for a Small Business Administration loan to help pay for storm repairs. The loans are available for homeowners, renters and businesses. The loans have credit and income qualifications. The city suggests applying for a loan even if you’re not sure…
by Jessica Mador

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Seward Market mural memorializes three slain men

Seward Market mural memorializes three slain men

A community mural on a Minneapolis market honors three men who were killed there last year.
by Laura Yuen

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Volunteers rule, and do lots of unpaid work.

Every week during the school year Aimee Willoz and Steve Ferris show up at a Hennepin county library and help kids with homework. Mostly math. Aimee works at a Hopkins library and Steve at a north Minneapolis branch. Steve remembers one kid showing up with forty math worksheets due the next day. The teacher handed…
by Dan Olson

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