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  • Minneapolis considers moratorium on data centers
  • Minneapolis passes six-month moratorium on data centers
  • 8 takeaways from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s State of the City speech

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Minneapolis considers moratorium on data centers

The City Council voted to take up the proposal on May 21, giving members time to see whether state lawmakers pass any limits.

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startribune.com /1 week ago

Minneapolis passes six-month moratorium on data centers

City Council exempted downtown data centers under 350,000 square feet; had originally considered 1-year ban.

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startribune.com /3 weeks ago

8 takeaways from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s State of the City speech

The mayor said he’ll focus on rebuilding the police ranks, expanding affordable housing into wealthier areas, and subsidizing downtown development.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Frey says he’ll veto Minneapolis City Council’s ouster of public safety commissioner

Mayor Jacob Frey had renominated Todd Barnette as commissioner of community safety, but the council questioned his oversight of budgets and the police department.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Council vote against Frey’s community safety head is latest twist in agency’s brief, rocky history

The Minneapolis City Council voted to reject the leader of the department, created in response to the murder of George Floyd. Toddrick Barnette is the second person to hold the job...

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startribune.com /3 weeks ago

The latest: After Metro Surge, Frey calls for hiring more police and affordable housing

In his first State of the City speech since the immigration crackdown, the Minneapolis mayor called for a return to the basics.

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startribune.com /1 week ago

City of Minneapolis denies acquisition for controversial public safety training and wellness center

Minneapolis City Council decided against buying land for the proposed $38M facility, which opponents have derided as “Cop City.”

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startribune.com /3 days ago

Minneapolis mayor under fire from City Council over police chief probe

Mayor Jacob Frey defended his handling of the independent investigations that ultimately led to police chief Brian O’Hara’s ouster.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Roper: The new season of Minneapolis City Council is must-see TV, in a bad way

Constant eruptions at City Hall have been exhausting to watch, while the city has real problems to tackle.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Minneapolis public safety debate back in a familiar place: anger, political squabbling

The Minneapolis City Council’s rejection of Mayor Jacob Frey’s public safety commissioner renewed the angry divisions over policing that have characterized city politics in recent...

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broadbandbreakfast.com /4 days ago

Minneapolis Approves Six Month Moratorium on Large Data Centers

The temporary ban gives time for city officials to review impact on local infrastructure.

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startribune.com /1 week ago

Minneapolis considers building a new school while others sit half-empty

The school board may move ahead with design of the new Anishinabe Academy before making other decisions on finances and possible school closures.

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startribune.com /3 weeks ago

Mayor Frey will nominate Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara for another term

Despite indications it could be an uphill battle, the mayor is putting O’Hara up for confirmation before a skeptical City Council.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Bathhouse debate lays bare divide on Minneapolis City Council

After more moderate Democrats on the council questioned the need to repeal a ban on adult bathhouses, the more progressive members accused them of spreading homophobic rhetoric.

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startribune.com /1 week ago

Minneapolis expected to be 2028 NFL draft host city

The bid featured U.S. Bank Stadium as an “anchor” location of the three-day event, expected to generate $200 million in economic activity.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Minneapolis school leaders review possible changes to boost enrollment

School leaders are taking the next steps this month toward a “transformation process,” including reviewing whether to return to K-8 schools.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Does Mayor Jacob Frey’s promised veto push the bounds of Minneapolis’ ‘strong mayor’ system?

The City Attorney’s Office is trying to figure out the legality of Frey trying to veto the City Council’s rejection of Commissioner Todd Barnette.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Minneapolis considers possible return of K-8 schools as district explores how to boost enrollment

School leaders are taking the next steps this month in the district’s “transformation” plan, receiving details on possible school changes.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara’s future in the job in doubt

The Minneapolis chief enjoys broad public support and the continued loyalty of Mayor Frey, but key City Council members have soured on him, including several of Frey’s allies. Gett...

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Frey vetoes council rejection of his public safety commissioner, but he still needs their approval

The city attorney said the mayor has the right to veto a confirmation vote, but that doesn’t mean Todd Barnette gets to keep his job.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Mayor Jacob Frey makes Time magazine’s list of 100 most influential people

The Minneapolis mayor’s national profile has continued to rise, even after the drawdown of Operation Metro Surge.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Death threats, doxing: How a Twin Cities suburban City Council election bubbled over with drama

Even the candidates for a special election in Champlin have said the discourse is embarrassing: “We’re running for local City Council, for Pete’s sake.”

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mspmag.com /2 days ago

The Week in Business: Minneapolis Summer Campaign Hopes to Drive Visitors Downtown

This week's top stories from Twin Cities Business.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

Six takeaways from St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her’s first State of the City speech

Her’s speech ranged from the impacts of Operation Metro Surge to how to help downtown and neighborhood businesses.

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