Walz’s 2018 message “One Minnesota” did well in Greater Minnesota where the Mankato Democrat performed better than other members of his party. He is now running for reelection in St. Paul as a Democrat, against a challenger who wants to expand his reach beyond the Twin Cities….
Plus – St. Paul homeowners are facing 15% property tax increases; a fire in Woodbury damages two houses; the Minneapolis police launch Operation Endeavor; plus many other things….
Plus: The DOJ is investigating the MPD’s handling of a 2016 death ruled a suicide; the Walker and MPR retire Rock the Garden; police officer-turned-politician Tony Bennett dies; Lizzo plays James Madison’s crystal flute; and more….
Some applauded the effort, but others, including students, believe the university should be transparent and include student voices into its decision-making….
Within an hour, the attorneys representing the plaintiffs (a group of Twin Cities parents) stated that they would appeal the seven year-old school desegregation lawsuit to the state Supreme Court….
To find out what voters think and add nuance to our understanding about the urban-rural divide that we hear so much about in election years, we are reaching out to the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota….
One expert said the first and most important factor that should be considered is the older person’s feelings about leaving their home for a different living situation….
Plus – Three stories about housing affordability; officials plan kill geese in order to help wild rice; Able brewery to close in northeast Minneapolis; and many more….