The Cities Blog

Event remembers black family terrorized in south Minneapolis
Organizers say the story of Arthur and Edith Lee's purchase of the home at 4600 Columbus Avenue in the 1930s will be retold during the program.
35W bridge memorial dedication set for Aug. 1
Thirteen girders symbolizing the lives of the 13 people killed when the bridge collapsed on Aug. 1, 2007.
Is Minneapolis still in the stadium game?
Farmer's Market backers are hoping for stadium overtime
The Highland Park house that went BOOM!
Burned down, now dug up in St. Paul's Highland Park
Marionettes returning to Ramsey County Fair
Minnesota's county fair season is well underway, but there are literally dozens still to come in late July through August.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 292 is giving away $20,000 in free electrical service and repairs to homeowners affected by the May 22 tornado.
Shutdown threatens some bars and restaurants
The Department of Revenue has listed more than 100 establishments across Minnesota that cannot receive shipments of booze until the shutdown is over.
Buttoning up the Dome
It looks like they're down to a single open panel in the roof of the Metrodome today.