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Building multi-family housing units slow down could cause higher rents
MINNEAPOLIS — After years in legal limbo, the Minneapolis 2040 plan is back. There are several pieces to it, including adding public transit, jobs and multi-family affordable housing in neighborhoods meant for single family homes. Experts say the more places there are to live keeps the cost of living down in the Twin Cities.
Pleasant Thursday in Twin Cities before weekend warmup
MINNEAPOLIS — An area of low pressure will move east on Thursday, taking the rain threat and clouds with it.Expect more sunshine coming in during the day. The forecast high in the Twin Cities is 71 degrees, close to average. It will be partly sunny with a west wind around 10 mph. Warmer air builds in on Friday, with highs returning to the 80s. There may be a few showers up north, but we may escape the day without any rain. Expect sun most of the day. Saturday will be similar but the wind increases.There is a small chance for isolated showers through the weekend, Sunday being one of those days, too. Temperatures return to the mid 70s and it will be mainly dry otherwise.Early next week will be very similar with 70s and a chance for rain.
Saint Paul Honors Fallen Heroes on Peace Officers Memorial Day with Tribute to 32 Brave Officers
On a somber Wednesday in Saint Paul, the community gathered to pay tribute to the valiant police officers who have fallen in the line of duty. 32 names were solemnly recited, each bearing the weight of sacrifice that Peace Officers Memorial Day brings to the forefront of our collective consciousness. Among these names, detailed by the Saint Paul Police Department's official Facebook page, was Officer Joshua P. Lynaugh, whose end of watch fell on February 16, 2013, and whose service, along with his fallen comrades, was commemorated at the 60th Annual Saint Paul Police Memorial Day Service.
New Minnesota state flag unfurls at capitol
ST. PAUL — The sun had not yet risen on the morning of Saturday, May 11, when the old Minnesota state flag was brought down the flagpole. When the light finally did hit the state capitol in St. Paul, it lit up a brand new one, officially marking it as the official flag of the Northstar State. “I wouldn’t have missed this,” Minnesota Historical Society Director and CEO Kent Whitworth...
Ceremony to honor Minnesota peace officers killed in the line of duty
ST. PAUL, Minn. — An honor guard began a 24-hour watch Tuesday over the Peace Officer Memorial in St. Paul.It will lead into a ceremony Wednesday night remembering officers killed in the line of duty.More than 300 officers have been killed in the line of duty in Minnesota, including during each of the last two years.State crime data shows assaults on officers more than doubled over the last five years.After a Hennepin County sheriff's deputy was shot and another was injured serving a warrant in April, Sheriff Dawanna Witt said, "They do not deserve to be threatened. They do not deserve...
Minneapolis animal shelter waiving adoption fees for residents this weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is hoping to clear the shelter this weekend by waiving adoption fees for dozens of pets.Minneapolis residents will not have to pay an adoption fee for dogs seven months and older and cats. They will still have to pay a licensing fee of $15-30.Those who don't reside in Minneapolis can still take advantage of the event, with adoption fees set at $25 for cats and $100 for dogs. Puppies six months and younger are $250 to adopt regardless of resident status.Anyone wishing to adopt a new furry friend can visit the shelter at 212...
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