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From the Editor in Chief: We Want You Writing for the Minneapolis Times

As local journalism faces major shifts, the Minneapolis Times is expanding—and inviting local reporters, community advocates, and storytellers to shape our next chapter. The Minneapolis Times has grown significantly since...

Federal agent shoots and kills man in Minneapolis, rousing more demonstrations

By Madison McVan and Michelle Griffith, Minnesota Reformer A ​​federal agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis on Saturday...

Did We Invite ICE Into Minneapolis?

The last few days have been unbearable. The new year has begun not with hope, but with grief...

Letter to Leaders: A Cry for Help from Uptown

Email sent on November 26th, 2025, to Mayor Jacob Frey, Council Member Aisha Chughtai Author: Kevin Norman Hello City Leaders, My...

Minnesotans Deserve Financial Technology That Protects Their Privacy

Minnesotans should never have to choose between convenience and security. By State Representative John Huot Most Minnesotans don’t think twice...

From the mundane to the out-there, wonks on Minneapolis’ tax board have ideas for reining in your property taxes

Setting property tax rates is only one part of the job – and not the most fun part. By Brian Martucci, MinnPost Minneapolis, as elsewhere,...

Frey’s win set against the backdrop of a more progressive City Council – again

Minneapolis moderates and progressives both spun election results in their favor, but the real winner might be the status quo. By Brian Martucci, MinnPost Mayor Jacob...

The Real Cost of “Aging in Place” in Minneapolis

You can’t champion “aging in place” while simultaneously raising taxes on residents who live on fixed incomes Recently, I attended the South Minneapolis Senior Fair...

Barring Minneapolis police from working with feds is dangerous

Barring Minneapolis police from working with feds is dangerous By Eric Molho, MinnPost When trying to bridge divides, we’re taught to start with common ground. So...

Clear as Mud! A Voter’s Guide to the Race for Park Board Districts 4, 6 & At-Large

Marty Carlson is a regular contributor to Hill & Lake Press. He lives in Kenwood. With Election Day fast approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 4, much...

Where the Bike Lane Ends and the Drug Market Begins…

There’s a place where the bike lane ends, and the drug market begins… By Dan Orban Last month the city built a brand new protected bike...

Frey, City Council, and Park Board Candidates form “Team Minneapolis” Slate [Press Release]

October 24, 2025 Via the Mayor Frey Campaign: MINNEAPOLIS -- Today, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and a coalition of allied candidates running for City Council...

Minneapolis in Denial: A City in Crisis

Carol Becker’s piece captured what city leaders refuse to admit: Minneapolis IS in denial. The rot isn’t subtle, it’s visible on every corner, from...

Residents Rally to Save Lake of the Isles Skating Rink

Lowry Hill residents Janet and Phil Hallaway led a successful grassroots campaign to save the Lake of the Isles skating rink, prompting the Park...

Once ‘more important than ever,’ business and civic leaders shut down Itasca Project

The alliance, which planned to increase its impact in addressing Minnesota’s problems, has instead disbanded by Liz Fedor and Twin Cities Business, MinnPost October 21, 2025 In...

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