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Minneapolis zoning panel opens door to 'granny flats'

A proposal approved Thursday would legalize small apartments above garages in residential neighborhoods.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Mpls. police chief announces department changes

The Minneapolis police chief has announced structural changes to the police department. She's adding a commander of operations and administration and a chief of staff.
by Peter Cox

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St. Paul Saints stadium builders aim to make it a 'green' field

St. Paul Saints stadium builders aim to make it a 'green' field

By next spring there will be ranks of photovoltaic solar panels behind the stands, waiting to power up Minnesota's newest sports complex.
by Tim Nelson

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Thieves grab $300,000 in watches from St. Paul store

In a weekend robbery, men armed with hammers smashed glass display cases to grab about 30 Rolex watches.
by Tim Nelson

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Twin Cities a good place for homeowners and sellers, study says

Twin Cities a good place for homeowners and sellers, study says

A new study said that the Twin Cities housing market is nationally a good place for home buyers and sellers. What does this mean for you?

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Met Council grants to support development along rail lines

The Metropolitan Council is encouraging new housing, walkways, bike paths and other projects through several grants.
by Peter Cox

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#pointergate means spotlight, donations for small nonprofit

#pointergate means spotlight, donations for small nonprofit

Even before the recent KSTP report, Neighborhoods Organizing for Change has enjoyed growing influence in Minneapolis city politics.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Twin Cities suburbs file housing complaint against state

Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Richfield and the Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing say state agencies and the Metropolitan Council are intentionally concentrating low-income rental housing in segregated "low opportunity" neighborhoods.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Community group demands on-air apology for #pointergate

Community group demands on-air apology for #pointergate

Neighborhoods Organizing for Change wants KSTP to apologize for a story alleging Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges made a gang sign as she posed for a picture with a local organizer.
by Jon Collins

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