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Uber and Lyft make threats to leave Minneapolis. Could taxis fill the gap in their wake?

Uber and Lyft make threats to leave Minneapolis. Could taxis fill the gap in their wake?

The number of taxis licensed in the city of Minneapolis has dropped precipitously in this age of Uber and Lyft. Could taxis make a comeback in a future without rideshares services?
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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Minneapolis Uber, Lyft driver pay ordinance may face reconsideration vote next month

Minneapolis Uber, Lyft driver pay ordinance may face reconsideration vote next month

A Minneapolis City Council member is expected to introduce a notice that could lead to reconsideration of the city’s new rideshare driver ordinance when the council meets Thursday. Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft have warned they would leave the state if the ordinance in its current form takes effect May 1.
by MPR News Staff

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Downtown Minneapolis post office officially changes name to honor late congressman Martin Olav Sabo

Downtown Minneapolis post office officially changes name to honor late congressman Martin Olav Sabo

“He probably would have been the one dissenting vote in Congress had he known in advance that this building would be named for him,” said Sabo’s longtime friend and Chief of Staff Mike Erlandson.
by Cari Spencer

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Uber and Lyft might leave Minneapolis. Could a statewide rideshare app be the solution?

Uber and Lyft might leave Minneapolis. Could a statewide rideshare app be the solution?

Twin Cities customers and drivers with Uber and Lyft are bracing for both rideshare companies to stop service in the metro once a Minneapolis ordinance boosting pay goes into effect May 1. Sen. Omar Fateh is proposing a statewide service as a solution.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minneapolis makes steps towards compliance with policing agreement, obstacles remain

Minneapolis makes steps towards compliance with policing agreement, obstacles remain

The city of Minneapolis has leadership vacancies in two departments which play a central role in keeping up the city’s end of the court-enforced agreement on policing with the state’s human rights department.
by Brandt Williams

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St. Paul teachers OK new contract set to boost pay, benefits

St. Paul teachers OK new contract set to boost pay, benefits

The deal includes a $3,500 salary increase for licensed staff this school year and a 4 percent increase in 2024-25. It’s set to go to the St. Paul school board for approval next week. The two sides came together during negotiations last week, averting a strike.
by MPR News Staff

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