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Lawmakers question timeline, cost of U of M's nearly billion dollar plan to acquire Fairview facilities
The University recently revealed the estimated cost of the plan, $950 million. That includes $300 million to acquire the campus buildings, as well as funding for staff and other expenses. Meanwhile, Sanford and Fairview said in a letter that they support the U’s proposal, but want it to move forward with the companies’ merger.
Rochester City Council votes to censure one of its own
The Rochester City Council on Monday night approved a censure of one of its members. The vote comes after what city council members and officials say has been repeated inappropriate behavior from Council Member Molly Dennis.
Emerging from pandemic, Rochester seeks to jump-start its downtown
Like most cities, Rochester’s downtown life took a hit during the pandemic. What’s different is that Rochester is in the midst of a massive and expensive 20-year transformation, with its downtown a big part of making the city more vibrant. City leaders have created a new task force to figure out what to do next, and are asking the community for help.
Hundreds of students walk out in Twin Cities to demand investigation of Khalil Azad’s death
Hundreds of Twin Cities students walked out of school on Monday, demanding an investigation into the death of Khalil Azad who was found dead days after an encounter with Robbinsdale police in 2022.
Rural Minnesota child care shortage leaves parents with few choices
Despite years of campaigning for better child care, parents outside the Twin Cities metro area say they are left with few options. Businesses say they are feeling the impact too, as job applicants make choices based on care possibilities for their kids.