Lisa Goodman

Minneapolis mob beatings: With downtown on edge, police increase patrols [MAP]

As news of another mob beating circulated yesterday -- the seventh in downtown Minneapolis since February 3 -- we heard from a lot of people increasingly concerned about their safety when out and about downtown in the evening.All seven attacks have occurred after 7:30 p.m., with four happening befor ... More >>

City Council President Barb Johnson enjoys perks of office

Fourth-term candidate used campaign funds for haircuts, cell phone, cable TV, and dry-cleaning

City Council President Barb Johnson enjoys perks of office

Fourth-term candidate used campaign funds for haircuts, cell phone, cable TV, and dry-cleaning

Running Man

Keith Ellison, the DFL's endorsee for Congress in the Fifth District, has spent the summer countering attacks from Republicans—and Democrats. What made him everyone's favorite target?

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MPD Scandals, Continued: A Primer

The Duy Ngo case: McManus bets the farm; Will Olson land on the hot seat?

Boss Lady

Meet Barb Johnson, the most powerful politician in Minneapolis

Street Fighting Man

neighborhood prophet or capitalist pariah. basim sabri doesn't care what people think of him--as long as they stay out of his way.

The Candidate

When did U.S. Senate hopeful Rebecca Yanisch get the idea to make affordable housing a top priority? It sure wasn't while she was running the Minneapolis Community Development Agency.