Month: October 2022

New poll finds a rising mood among likely voters in Minneapolis and St. Paul. This is a positive but not overwhelmingly optimistic poll. The outlook in the metro areas is worse than what was seen in a June poll….

Plus, Minneapolis schools are struggling to hire enough staff; Afghan Cultural Society opens office and community space; Disney lovers can receive the Immersive Van Gogh treatment; plus, more….

Plus: The Minnesota Daily has been withdrawn from print; Floyd family plans on sue Ye; construction began on the Gold Line; ski hills open; and many other details….

Although crime and inflation were top concerns for voters of both political parties, they were more important to voters who identify with Republican Party. Abortion was an issue mostly for Democratic-supporting voters….

Minnesotans also tended to express support for abortion in specific scenarios, including in cases of rape, incest, and when the life of the woman is at stake….

The debate was held within a very strict format, with questions being posed by local TV reporters. Although the discussion covered little new ground, it did provide some memorable moments….

For the past fifteen years, the best way to predict a Minnesota Timberwolves’ season was to assess the roster, coaching staff and ownership. Then, subtract four to five wins for incompetence. The strategy was challenged by a surprising exception last year….

Plus Walz and Jensen engage in a Rochester debate; The Mall of America tests the use of metal detectors and Tesla promises to buy nickle from a Minnesota company….

plus: USA Curling’s DEI Task Force has called for the resignation of the CEO; the Lake Street Post Office has reopened; Glencoe residents have complained about the noise from the cryptocurrency mining facility; Rock Bottom Brewery is closing; and many other things….

Support was similar across genders, ethnicities and education levels, but varied by party affiliation and age….