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Minneapolis City Council to call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

Minneapolis City Council to call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

On Friday, several council members announced their intent to introduce a resolution next week calling for a cease-fire and the end of military aid to Israel. Mayor Frey denounced the proposal. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Cross-country races preparing for less snow, but need more cold temperatures

Cross-country races preparing for less snow, but need more cold temperatures

While a number of cold weather specialties are changing plans, from the Beargrease cancellation to the Gunflint Mail Run moving to February, cross-country event planners for the Lopett Cross Country World Event and other races are holding their plans in place, for now.
by Matt Mikus

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Coming soon to Minnesota roadways: Oral tests for marijuana, other drug use by drivers

Coming soon to Minnesota roadways: Oral tests for marijuana, other drug use by drivers

The oral fluid test tools are set to be rolled out this month as part of a pilot project. Initial roadside tests will be able to detect THC, cocaine, opioids, amphetamine, methamphetamine and benzodiazepines.
by Dana Ferguson

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Kelliher begins new chapter in political career as head of Minneapolis operations

Kelliher begins new chapter in political career as head of Minneapolis operations

Former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, MnDOT Commissioner and Head of the Minneapolis Public Works Department, Margaret Anderson Kelliher was recently sworn in as Minneapolis’ first ever city operations officer.
by Jon Collins

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Retirements add up in Minnesota House, with veteran lawmakers saying 2024 will be their last session

Retirements add up in Minnesota House, with veteran lawmakers saying 2024 will be their last session

Ahead of the upcoming session, several lawmakers have made clear this will be their final one at the state Capitol. Rep. Liz Olson, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, is the latest.
by Dana Ferguson

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Cube Critics discuss docuseries about cults

Cube Critics discuss docuseries about cults

Cube Critics Alex V. Cipolle and Nina Moini look at documentaries about cults: “Escaping Twin Flames,” “Desperately Seeking Soulmate” and “Love Has Won.”
by Alex V. Cipolle and Nina Moini

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Lawmaker: Raise fertilizer fees to help pay cost of nitrate pollution

Lawmaker: Raise fertilizer fees to help pay cost of nitrate pollution

DFL Rep. Rick Hansen says farmers should pay higher fees for nitrogen fertilizer, the source of the majority of nitrate contamination in southeast Minnesota. Farm groups oppose the idea.
by Kirsti Marohn

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