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State Auditor battling Stillwater over unauthorized $80,000 "donation"

Rebecca Otto: Stillwater made unauthorized TIF expenditure.​The State Auditor has referred Stillwater to the county attorney's office in a fight over an $80,000 tax "donation" gone wrong. In July, the city "donated" $80,000 to a non-profit, the Coalition for the St. Croix River Crossing, a group ... More >>

Synergy brings Twin Cities musicians to Romania

​Romania has been experiencing a taste of the Minneapolis scene with a new series of shows called Synergy, a tour that weaves through the eastern European country showcasing Minneapolis and California groups alongside Romanian locals. Local bands Switzerlind and Estate join up with Dena out of Los ... More >>

City of Minneapolis offers vacant lots to community gardeners

City of MinneapolisHomegrown Minneapolis wants you to grow veggies like these on a vacant lot​Have you been wondering how you're ever going to cram three tomato plants into an apartment window box? Then apply to lease one of the 12 vacant lots the City of Minneapolis is making available this ... More >>

Jon McTaggart named MPR's new CEO, replacing Bill Kling

Jon McTaggart has big shoes to fill.​American Public Media has opted to hire from the inside to replace Bill Kling, the only CEO the organization has ever known. Jon McTaggart, APMG's senior vice president and chief operating officer, will take over his new duties on July 1. The organization ... More >>

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Jon McTaggart has big shoes to fill.​American Public Media has opted to hire from the inside to replace Bill Kling, the only CEO the organization has ever known. Jon McTaggart, APMG's senior vice president and chief operating officer, will take over his new duties on July 1. The organization ... More >>

Minnesota Family Council spending $4.7M to ban gay marriage

Ignite! Apparently banning gay marriage is sort of like starting a fire.​The Minnesota Family Council is trying to raise $4.7 million for its effort to pass an amendment to the state's constitution banning gay marriage. In a brochure emblazoned with fiery images [see it here], the conservative g ... More >>

Soo Visual Arts Center benefit: We heart art next week

​Though they have gallery shows and events planned through the rest of the year, the SooVAC might have to close its doors early if it doesn't come up with some quick cash. A non-profit arts organization, the gallery space relies on grants, art purchases, and donations to stay afloat. Unfortuna ... More >>

Tour de Nice ride and after party this Thursday

Image by tsuacctnt via Flikr​You have probably already noticed bike stations filled with neon-yellow bicycles popping up virtually everywhere around the city this summer. Or maybe you have already paid the $5 to test-drive some wheels on an afternoon stroll or commute to work.In an effort to enc ... More >>

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Panera store in St. Louis to customers: Pay what you want!

​The AP reports that a new Panera Bread shop location in Clayton, Mo., an upscale St. Louis suburb, has no prices on its menu. The nonprofit store has the same menu as the chain's 1,400 other locations, but customers are asked to simply pay what they choose for their meal, a la Radiohead, our ... More >>

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​The AP reports that a new Panera Bread shop location in Clayton, Mo., an upscale St. Louis suburb, has no prices on its menu. The nonprofit store has the same menu as the chain's 1,400 other locations, but customers are asked to simply pay what they choose for their meal, a la Radiohead, our ... More >>

Julie "Jitterbug" Pearce sounds changed by Haiti

Photo courtesy Julie PearceJulie Pearce comforts an earthquake victim in Hait​Remember Julie "Jitterbug" Pearce, the former reporter at KBJR-TV in Duluth who quit her job to put her nursing skills to work with relief efforts in Haiti after the massive earthquake there in January? She says sh ... More >>

Minnesota homeless numbers soar

Source: Wilder Foundation​New data from the Wilder Foundation shows that homelessness in Minnesota is climbing again steeply. The non-profit's Wilder Research arm found 9,452 homeless adults, youth, and children in shelters, transitional housing, and on the streets, up from 7,751 in 2006. T ... More >>

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Source: Wilder Foundation​New data from the Wilder Foundation shows that homelessness in Minnesota is climbing again steeply. The non-profit's Wilder Research arm found 9,452 homeless adults, youth, and children in shelters, transitional housing, and on the streets, up from 7,751 in 2006. T ... More >>

MinnPost may be able to survive on diverse donors and oatmeal

A new study by a Harvard think tank finds there may be a sustainable future for sites such as MinnPost.

Monsters of Folk

A new study by a Harvard think tank finds there may be a sustainable future for sites such as MinnPost.

Rise!

A new study by a Harvard think tank finds there may be a sustainable future for sites such as MinnPost.

Rise!

A new study by a Harvard think tank finds there may be a sustainable future for sites such as MinnPost.

Victim of fatal crash hoped for more out of life

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.

North Shore Dragon Boat Festival

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.

The Dirty Queer Show

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.

Juneteenth Festival

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.

My Tokyo: 5th Annual Benefit Art Auction

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.

Franz Nicolay

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.

Maiden Minnesota

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.

Fallout Art Fest

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.

Hamel Rodeo

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.

Independent's Day

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.

Treehouse Records Seventh Anniversary Show

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.

4th Annual World AIDS Day South African Beaded Art Show

The 39-year-old victim of a tragic, fatal accident in St. Paul late Sunday night had plans for a better life.