Curtis Gilbert Feature Archive
On Nov. 6, Minnesotans will vote on whether to amend the state constitution to require a photo ID to vote. The proposed amendment would change how future Minnesota elections work and create several new requirements.
(10/16/2012)
In contrast with recent years, many Minnesota homeowners will see smaller property tax bills in 2013. But not because of a change in state policy or newfound efficiency in local governments, it's because the property tax burden is shifting onto farms and businesses.
(10/03/2012)
A Minneapolis City Council committee has voted to allow the demolition of a 54-year-old elementary school on the city's north side.
(09/27/2012)
The Minneapolis City Council has approved a plan to add two exit ramps and a bus rapid transit station to Interstate 35W at Lake Street.
(09/25/2012)
A closer look at the math casts doubt on the city's claims about the economic impact of the Minnesota Wild, which has already seen two preseason home games canceled because of a contract dispute between its league and its players' union.
(09/20/2012)
Clergy from a variety of Christian denominations gathered at the State Capitol today to voice their support for a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage.
(09/18/2012)
A new resource center for homeless veterans opens Tuesday in downtown Minneapolis.
(09/17/2012)
The Minnesota Wild is offering season ticket holders credit, plus interest, if games are canceled as a result of the National Hockey League's labor dispute.
(09/17/2012)
Before St. Paul can build a new ballpark for the minor league Saints baseball team, it needs to plug a $2 million hole in the project's budget.
(09/17/2012)
Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday announced the winners in a $47.5 million statewide competition designed to spur job creation.
(09/13/2012)
An analysis buried in the application for a state grant says the economic impact of a new Saints ballpark would be a fraction of the $10 million amount that was earlier claimed. St. Paul's application is widely regarded as a top contender, if not a shoo-in, for a $47.5 million statewide competition designed to spur job creation.
(09/13/2012)
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development today posted online evaluations of the 90 applications it received for the Capital Projects Grant program.
(09/11/2012)
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the bond rating of the east metro suburb of Vadnais Heights to junk status.
(09/06/2012)
Given the hot weather, Minneapolis residents will get a few extra days to splash around in 32 wading pools scattered across the city.
(09/01/2012)
A downtown Minneapolis nightclub is surrendering its liquor license at the same time its owners are being investigated for alleged tax fraud.
(08/31/2012)