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The Cities Blog

Nail biting time (again) for Southwest Light Rail

Nail biting time (again) for Southwest Light Rail

These projects rise or fall to some degree on a community's track (sorry) record, and so far the Twin Cities is showing it knows how to deliver them on time and on budget.
by Dan Olson

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Cold steel in the Central Corridor

Cold steel in the Central Corridor

That Central Corridor rail doesn't look very light.
by Tim Nelson

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KRS-One to headline concert for tornado victims

KRS-One to headline concert for tornado victims

KRS-One, Slum Village and Toki Wright to perform at First Ave. benefit for tornado victims.
by Laura Yuen

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Shutdown headaches: child care

Shutdown headaches: child care

The state government shutdown is tough for families who rely on child care subsidies, and providers who serve them.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Parades, Politicians and Pique?

Parades, Politicians and Pique?

4th of July parades are typically a time when politicians meet & greet the public. What will the conversations be like this year?
by Sasha Aslanian

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Government shutdown forces girls rock camp to relocate

Government shutdown forces girls rock camp to relocate

Organizers relocated the 5th annual rock-n-roll day camp for girls in the wake of the state government shutdown.
by Jessica Mador

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Regardless of shutdown, Twin Cities transit funding in limbo

The Metropolitan Council, the agency in charge of most Twin Cities public transit, is using reserves to fill the tanks, pay the operators and keep everything rolling.
by Dan Olson

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Still waiting for a tornado fix

Still waiting for a tornado fix

Progress report on a damaged north Minneapolis apartment.
by Brandt Williams

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Some state money flows into north Minneapolis

The state Department of Employment and Economic Development has awarded a $200,000 grant to Minneapolis nonprofit Northside Economic Opportunity Network.
by Jessica Mador

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Minneapolis mystery project revealed

Minneapolis mystery project revealed

The new pipes replace 1870s-era storm water pipes. The storm water they collect will go directly in the river.
by Dan Olson

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