Public Works

The Minneapolis Car vs. Bike Debate

Regardless of which side "wins," it only makes a 0.012% difference Monday night at the VFW in Uptown, a familiar argument played out. Residents gathered to review reconstruction plans for...

Skip Starbucks to save gas? There are better strategies

Higher gas prices are likely to be with us for a while. It’s a good time to reassess...

Kenilworth and Cedar Trails Reopen After Six Years of Light Rail Construction

Earlier this winter, the remaining sections of the Kenilworth and Cedar Lake trails reopened after nearly seven years...

Nicollet Avenue bridge project will close section of Minnehaha Parkway through fall 2027

Trails remain open through the area A section of Minnehaha Parkway is closed through fall 2027 for the City...

Report sidewalk scofflaws: Let’s get serious about those who don’t shovel

By Bill Lindeke, MinnPost My New Year’s resolutions typically involve some kind of personal growth. In recent years, for...

RaaS (Restrooms as a Service) in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis City Council approved a $700K plan for 5 - 8 public restrooms in Downtown Minneapolis This past week, the Minneapolis City Council approved...

Nicollet Ave. Bridge over Minnehaha Creek – Project update

The City of Minneapolis will rehabilitate the historic Nicollet Ave Bridge over Minnehaha Creek. We will replace or repair all structural elements of the...

Public Meeting: Rethinking the I-94 Project on October 28

Information about the alternatives recommended to move forward in the process and how to provide comments during the formal public comment period will be...

Remaking Lyndale Will Kill Small Businesses

By John McArdle & Colleen Lund My partner and I have owned and operated ZRS Fossils and Gifts on Lyndale Avenue for 20 years. We...

Update: City-led Sidewalk Snow & Ice Removal Program

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaPOg06yChI Sidewalk Snow and Ice Pilots: 2024/ 2025 results update Climate & Infrastructure Committee Regular Meeting - June 12, 2025 Sidewalk Snow and Ice Pilots: 2024-2025 update (2025-00632) Receiving...

Who is really “harshening the vibes”? A response to John Edwards at WedgeLive

Updated May 25, 2025 By Tyler Balbuena and Yiscah Bracha Introduction On May 13, John Edwards in WedgeLive! opined: “Much has been said about a leftward drift...

Cynicism hard to resist with City Council’s George Floyd Square scheme

There’s a brief excerpt circulating on social media, a minute and 24 seconds of a 44-minute video carried recently on KARE-11 TV. Moderated by a...

Lydia Millard: Responses to We Love Minneapolis candidate screener

The following are the responses to the candidate screener conducted by We Love Minneapolis: Name: Lydia Millard Website: https://lydiamillardward10.com/ Ward: Ward 10 Endorsements - Do you plan on seeking...

Mariam DeMello: Responses to We Love Minneapolis candidate screener

The following are the responses to the candidate screener conducted by We Love Minneapolis: Name: Mariam DeMello Website: https://www.mariamdemello.com/ Ward: Ward 11 Endorsements - Do you plan on seeking...

DSA Endorsement Questionnaires: First Look at Responses to City Council Candidates

Six candidates for Minneapolis City Council sought endorsement from the Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for this fall's election. Four received DSA...

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