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Paint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast Minneapolis
Gustavo Lira’s mural in northeast Minneapolis — symbolizing cultural embrace and funded by a Great Streets grant —— was painted over without his knowledge, sparking community outrage and highlighting the need for better communication and protections for public art.
Minnesota semiconductor manufacturer awarded nearly $200 million in state, federal funding for expansion
Bloomington's Polar Semiconductor is beginning a $525 million expansion that it says will double its output and create 160 new jobs. It’s slated to receive nearly $200 million in state and federal funding for the project.
Myon Burrell faces new felony drug charge
Burrell was charged Friday in Hennepin County District Court with one felony count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
DFL lawmakers advance rideshare plan despite Uber, Lyft pushback
A new plan to pay rideshare drivers in Minnesota got its first public airing Tuesday at the Capitol. Drivers say it offers them security, but Uber and Lyft say it doesn’t work for them.
St. Paul police officers fatally shoot woman
St. Paul police officers fatally shot a woman Monday night at a home on the city’s east side. Police said the officers shot the woman after she pointed a gun at them.
Disabled riders in Twin Cities weigh transit options as potential rideshare exit approaches
People with disabilities face limited choices for transportation — and some are worried about losing an option, if Uber and Lyft stick to their promises to leave Minneapolis in July. Other transit options are looking to fill the gap, but some users aren’t confident they can.