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May 23, 2012
Taxpayers League's poll says majority of Minneapolis opposes Vikings stadium plan
Would you want to go down in history as the city official known for running the Vikings out of Minnesota? Probably not. But what if a majority of your city's residents stood behind you when you voted "no"?This morning, just two days before the Minneapolis City Council is expected to rubber-stamp the ... More >>
Blogs
May 3, 2012
State patrol "looking into" Occupy drug allegations; Mpls police claim no involvement
Earlier today we told you about the explosive allegation made by a new video report -- that state patrol officers and county deputies have been giving drugs to young people hanging out near Peavey Plaza as part of an impairment study.Early this afternoon, City Pages spoke with Eric Roeske, State Pa ... More >>
Blogs
April 26, 2012
Minneapolis City Council considering anti-Occupy public plaza restrictions
On May 2, the Minneapolis City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would restrict access to city-controlled public plazas between midnight and 6 a.m.The ordinance, originally introduced as a resolution by Council President Barb Johnson on April 13, is a response to the Oc ... More >>
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January 12, 2012
Vikings stadium: Minneapolis, Ramsey County release final funding proposals
As far as the Vikings stadium controversy is concerned, the time for talk is nearing an end.Today, Minneapolis and Ramsey County -- the two leading contenders to serve as the site of a new public-private NFL stadium -- submitted their final stadium funding proposals, less than two weeks before th ... More >>
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January 6, 2012
Minneapolis: Violent crime continues to decrease
Minneapolis is "Murderapolis" no more. The number of violent crimes in Minneapolis fell 6.3 percent last year from 2010, reaching a 28-year-low, according to statistics published today by the city.
Blogs
January 5, 2012
Vikes stadium: Dayton asks city, Ramsey County to play hurry-up
Minneapolis leaders are mounting a last-minute drive to keep the Vikings in town. Governor Dayton wants Minneapolis and Ramsey County to deploy hurry-up offenses in hopes of bringing closure to the Vikings' stadium drive.Today, he sent the Ramsey County board and Mayor R.T. Rybak letters setting ... More >>
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October 27, 2011
Citywide sales tax, statewide pull-tabs might pay for Vikings stadium
Just 20 more ideas, and we'll get this stadium thing figured out.The Minnesota Vikings new stadium has led to a stack of ideas from public officials on how to get the thing built and paid for. Tax on Ramsey County? State legacy funds? Block E Casino downtown? Now, there are two more ideas: One, f ... More >>
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July 1, 2011
NBA locks out players, Rubio and Timberwolves cool their heels
Hey Ricky, how do you say "lockout" in Spanish?The Minnesota state government wasn't the only thing that shut down at midnight last night. An hour earlier, at 12:01 Eastern time, the NBA entered a lockout that could postpone next season, if not cancel it altogether. As the existing collecti ... More >>
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May 9, 2011
Minneapolis makes play for a new Vikings stadium
Minneapolis makes its case to keep the Vikings.After a week in which the momentum for building a new Vikings stadium seemed to shift from Minneapolis to Ramsey County, the city is set to unveil a proposal today to keep the team west of the Mississippi. The details are sketchy, but it sounds like ... More >>
Blogs
February 3, 2010
David Brauer debunks Barb Johnson's claim of photo manipulation
Putting the lie to the Mpls. City Council President's false claim that City Pages altered her image to make her teeth whiter and her lips fuller.
News
January 6, 2010
Michele Bachmann: Wingnut of the Year
Minnesota's crazy congresswoman was 2009's battiest politico
Blogs
January 4, 2010
R.T. Rybak sworn in, Barb Johnson re-elected city council president
Now in his third term, Rybak will balancing his mayoral duties with a run for governor. Watching him juggle those tasks will be interesting.
Blogs
November 25, 2009
Campaign complaint filed against Barb Johnson
Johnson has used her campaign funds for haircuts, dry-cleaning, cell and land line service, and AAA. We wrote about her campaign expenditures a few weeks ago.
News
November 4, 2009
City Council President Barb Johnson enjoys perks of office
Fourth-term candidate used campaign funds for haircuts, cell phone, cable TV, and dry-cleaning
News
October 28, 2009
City Council President Barb Johnson enjoys perks of office
Fourth-term candidate used campaign funds for haircuts, cell phone, cable TV, and dry-cleaning
Blogs
July 17, 2007
Pioneer Press looks to cut 15 newsroom jobs
Fourth-term candidate used campaign funds for haircuts, cell phone, cable TV, and dry-cleaning
News
April 11, 2007
Curtain Call
With Live Nation getting out of the theater business, Hennepin Avenue faces an uncertain future
News
February 28, 2007
What Lurks Beneath?
Critics say a Minneapolis law criminalizes walking while black
News
January 3, 2007
Eye of the Beholder
You look at the Vikings and see a football team. Zygi Wilf looks at the Vikings and sees a key that might unlock countless added development deals— here or somewhere else.
Blogs
September 20, 2006
Not hailing the chief
You look at the Vikings and see a football team. Zygi Wilf looks at the Vikings and sees a key that might unlock countless added development deals— here or somewhere else.
Blogs
September 15, 2006
Popped off about the top cop
You look at the Vikings and see a football team. Zygi Wilf looks at the Vikings and sees a key that might unlock countless added development deals— here or somewhere else.
News
August 2, 2006
When Is Free Speech Too Free?
Minneapolis has settled its lawsuits with Time Warner Cable. But the city may still be out to gut local cable-access programming.
Blogs
March 20, 2006
Hail to the chief--whoever that is
Minneapolis has settled its lawsuits with Time Warner Cable. But the city may still be out to gut local cable-access programming.
Blogs
March 13, 2006
McManus watch: Rybak's proposal hits snag
Minneapolis has settled its lawsuits with Time Warner Cable. But the city may still be out to gut local cable-access programming.
News
January 4, 2006
Splitsville?
When R.T. Rybak brought Bill McManus to town to head the MPD, both men talked big about reforming the troubled department. But when the chief ran into political resistance, some say, the mayor blinked. Now their relationship has hit the skids, and the fut
News
December 7, 2005
The Billion Dollar Bash
Minneapolis moves toward a final 2006 city budget
News
November 23, 2005
A Little Help from Their Friends
Pro-development faction on park board got big 11th-hour financial help
News
November 2, 2005
Park and Wreck
This election season, the dysfunctional Minneapolis Park Board is ripe for reform
News
October 26, 2005
Black on Black Grime
The Natalie Johnson Lee/Don Samuels race for city council is one of the nastiest campaigns in local memory
News
December 22, 2004
Blue Christmas
The City Council gives itself a gift: Money for the MPD
News
February 25, 2004
MPD Scandals, Continued: A Primer
The Duy Ngo case: McManus bets the farm; Will Olson land on the hot seat?
News
January 14, 2004
Boss Lady
Meet Barb Johnson, the most powerful politician in Minneapolis
News
May 28, 2003
Something for the Little People
The Twin Cities-based Northwest Area Foundation has a $450 million endowment to use on charitable programs. So why has it been nearly invisible for years?
News
March 19, 2003
The Two Jills
Why a pair of white women lawyers are taking the fight over federal mediation to the courts
News
March 5, 2003
Hard Times at City Hall
The State of the City? We're Broke.
News
February 12, 2003
State of the City
Minneapolis pols draw lines, choose sides
News
September 25, 2002
The Jordan Shuffle
The city plays politics with police/minority relations
News
April 25, 2001
Off Beat
The city plays politics with police/minority relations
Books
November 15, 2000
Man of Steel
Residents can't believe the bail bondsman down the block in the quiet Victory neighborhood has the right to wrap his house with bullet-blocking sheet metal
News
March 8, 2000
Off Beat
Residents can't believe the bail bondsman down the block in the quiet Victory neighborhood has the right to wrap his house with bullet-blocking sheet metal
News
April 9, 1997
Shrink Rapped
Did a local Psychologist conjure a patient's "memories" of cannibalism and torture?
News
March 12, 1997
It's Easy Being Green--But You Have To Lose The People First
The Wearing of the Greenway

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