Rybak assesses a decade as Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak marks 10 years of service this week, making him one of the longest serving mayors in Minneapolis history. What were the highs and lows, and what has been accomplished?Midday, January 6, 2012
Gunshots a common sound in dead toddler's neighborhood Minneapolis police officials say they haven't arrested anyone yet in connection with the death of 3-year-old Terrell Mayes Jr. Mayes was killed Monday evening when a stray bullet passed through the exterior of Mayes' house and hit the boy in the head. A child killed in his home by a stray bullet is rare, but the prevalence of gunfire in Mayes' north Minneapolis neighborhood and others is not.December 29, 2011
Mpls. toddler hit by stray bullet dies A toddler who was hit by a stray bullet while inside a Minneapolis house on Monday night has died.December 27, 2011
Ranked-choice election leads to recount in St. Paul ward Ranked choice voting is getting another real-world test in a Twin Cities election. St. Paul's Ward 2 election is the second time a metro election is headed for a runoff in Minnesota.November 9, 2011
How does Minnesota rank? All those lists are little more than advertising Sure, there are rankings that matter, like a study that found Minneapolis has the widest gap between minority and white unemployment (tied with Memphis). But others, including how enthusiastic we are about our baseball team? Not so much.November 1, 2011
Residents near airport meet tonight over noise concerns Residents of several south Minneapolis neighborhoods plan to gather at the Metropolitan Airports Commission offices Tuesday night to discuss their concerns over airplane noise.October 25, 2011
Gov. speaks on likelihood of stadium in Arden Hills Despite calls for the team to build on the site of the downtown Minneapolis Farmers Market,the Minnesota Vikings have a right to locate a stadium in Arden Hills, Gov. Mark Dayton said.October 22, 2011
Venture North Bike Walk and Coffee opens Saturday The Venture North Bike Walk and Coffee shop opens for business this weekend. The shop is a partnership, underwritten by the city, to help instill work ethic and skills in young employees and promote exercise and health habits.October 7, 2011
Ethiopian, Kenyan win Twin Cities Marathon Kenyan native Sammy Malakwen has won the Twin Cities Marathon in the men's division. The top female finisher was Yeshimebet Tadesse-Bifa, 23, of Ethiopia.October 2, 2011
Assistant principal injured at Edison school dance An assistant principal at Edison High School in Minneapolis is recovering after being injured during an incident at a school dance.September 20, 2011
Minneapolis police pension fund OKs merger Members of the Minneapolis police pension fund voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to merge with a state pension fund, in a move that will save city taxpayers millions of dollars a year.September 13, 2011
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