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Minneapolis Mayoral Race Recalls Tumultuous History

The City of Minneapolis has had a number of relatively placid Mayoral elections in recent years, while a few have been tumultuous. The race this year is falling into...
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Children of the Sticks: Steve Lasley

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This story is part of an ongoing series about the history of a small, well-maintained and racially mixed...
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Life in “The Sticks.”

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A few years ago, I was having lunch with my brother at the Countryside Café, a popular spot...
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Republicans Keep Coming Up Short, and It’s not Working for Minnesota or the GOP

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Nearly half a century ago, Minnesota Republicans were the beneficiaries of a political campaign by a rogue Democrat....
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50 years of A Christmas Carol

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlgOoc2o2p4 Join Resident Dramaturg Carla Steen in the Guthrie Library to explore 50 years of A Christmas Carol history through...

Historical Tibetan Shrine Room at Mia

Latest Becky Fillinger -
A Discussion with Matthew Welch, Mary Ingebrand Pohlad Deputy Director and Chief Curator at Mia Mia unveiled a new fully installed historical Tibetan Shrine Room in September. The...

The Oldest House in the City

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When the first wave of settlers came to the St. Anthony Falls area, they had the always challenging task of establishing a successful city....

When Firefighters Saved Downtown: The Minneapolis Thanksgiving Day Fire

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Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, 1982. After a long day of eating turkey, visiting with friends and family, and taking a nap, a 29-year-old Michael...

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On her 80th birthday, a Lowry Hill resident since...

White Students Are Not Exempt From the Twin Cities’ Learning Crisis

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Discussions surrounding academic achievement in Minnesota often center on...

Meet the ‘independent voters’ who will likely decide which party triumphs in the 2026 midterm elections

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In closely fought House and Senate contests, both parties...

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Mayor Frey defended Minneapolis when criticized by J. D....

Ilhan Omar and the DFL: Insights from Eight Years of Election Results (Pt 1)

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About this Series There are two accepted truths held by...

How the “Far Left” Has Won Public Offices in Minneapolis

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