NEAR food shelf in Crystal recently offered a tour to local lawmakers in honor of a completed remodeling project. The food shelf began in 1974…
Brooklyn Park City Council Member Maria Tran will remain under censure, after a Jan. 27 review concluded she has continued to criticize city s…
The bonding proposal includes $10M for Rapidan Dam recovery
The proposed sale of Brooklyn Park’s largest apartment complex has been delayed once again – just days before a $1 million loan payment was du…
One day after hearing arguments on both sides of the issue, the Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that 68 members constitute a quorum in the House.
When Leslie Wright took over as CEO of Minneapolis Northwest Tourism last summer, she said her priority was “observing before changing.” The n…
The Jan. 14 New Hope City Council meeting celebrated the swearing in of Mayor John Elder.
Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in the partisan power struggle that kic…
The Brooklyn Center City Council voted to repeal its code of conduct Jan. 13 – just one month after it went into effect. Designed to hold coun…
A Brooklyn Park road project coming this spring will reduce parking along 101st Avenue in favor of new bike lanes. While the project has been …
The bonding proposal includes $10M for Rapidan Dam recovery
The proposed sale of Brooklyn Park’s largest apartment complex has been delayed once again – just days before a $1 million loan payment was du…
One day after hearing arguments on both sides of the issue, the Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that 68 members constitute a quorum in the House.
When Leslie Wright took over as CEO of Minneapolis Northwest Tourism last summer, she said her priority was “observing before changing.” The n…
The Jan. 14 New Hope City Council meeting celebrated the swearing in of Mayor John Elder.
Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in the partisan power struggle that kic…
The Brooklyn Center City Council voted to repeal its code of conduct Jan. 13 – just one month after it went into effect. Designed to hold coun…
A Brooklyn Park road project coming this spring will reduce parking along 101st Avenue in favor of new bike lanes. While the project has been …
The city of Robbinsdale is taking a first look at how it will regulate retail recreational cannabis. Community Development Director Heather Ra…
The Minnesota House of Representatives attempted to convene Jan. 14 for day one of the legislative session amid an ongoing partisan disagreeme…
Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL-New Hope) is preparing to start a new session in the House of Representatives. He spoke to the Sun Post about co-cha…
The Golden Valley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission celebrated the 2024 Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award winners last month. This annua…
EDA will vote on $4M loan forgiveness
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has approved a 2025 budget of $3.1 billion, which includes a net property tax levy totaling $1.05 b…
The City of Robbinsdale revisited an issue from a month ago in which a homeowner had put up a large sign and was asked to remove it.
Sen. Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope) has joined a newly-formed Blue Dog Coalition. The goal of the coalition is for Democrats to work with Republicans…
The city of Golden Valley is now providing WiFi access in several parks. Free internet can now be found in the following parks: Brookview, Gea…
For cities, December is the time for annual Truth in Taxation hearings and budget approvals for the upcoming year. In total, the four cities a…
City council bickers before unanimously approving the budget
Golden Valley is expected to have any number of licensed, cannabis-selling businesses next year.
City council approves levy increase
Roslyn Harmon is finishing up year one of being Golden Valley's mayor.
Brooklyn Park City Councilmember Maria Tran has often been at odds with the city's mayor and her fellow councilmembers. Now, she is taking the…
After 44 budgets, 44 levies, serving on dozens of committees and reading thousands of agendas, Mayor Bill Blonigan can still be found asking a…
After 22 years of serving Brooklyn Park and Osseo at the State Capitol, Rep. Mike Nelson (DFL-Brooklyn Park) is stepping out of the political …
Brad Sutton, the mayor-elect of Robbinsdale, is set to be sworn in to replace Bill Blonigan in January. The road to get there has taken many turns.
Aspiring cannabis businesses looking to set up shop in Brooklyn Park could soon have some new hoops to jump through. As Minnesota grows closer…
It was around 12 years ago when Jim Adams ran for Crystal mayor. Looking back, “I came into this very unprepared, I didn't have aspirations to…
More than one month after sending a list of demands to MnDOT, city leaders in Brooklyn Center remain concerned about the state’s plan to conve…
A huge banner in Birdtown says "STOP LIGHT RAIL ON 81/ Tell City Council to vote NO."
A Brooklyn Park road project coming this spring will reduce parking along 101st Avenue in favor of new bike lanes. While the project has been …
The city of Robbinsdale is taking a first look at how it will regulate retail recreational cannabis. Community Development Director Heather Ra…
The Minnesota House of Representatives attempted to convene Jan. 14 for day one of the legislative session amid an ongoing partisan disagreeme…
The Hennepin County Board voted to reappoint District 2 Commissioner Irene Fernando as chair.
Julie Deshler was sworn in and conducted her first City Council meeting as mayor of Crystal in front of a packed council chambers Jan. 7.
In December, two Minnesota nonprofits joined forces and donated $100,000 to Brooklyn Park's Zanewood Teen Center project – nicknamed "The Wood…
Mike Holtz, a former mayor of Robbinsdale, passed away Jan. 7.
House Republicans plan to fully exercise their rights as the majority on the first day of the 2025 legislative session, but House DFLers plan …
One reelected council member and two new council members and were sworn into office Jan. 6, beginning their four year terms on the Brooklyn Pa…
New gym space coming to Brooklyn Park
An effort to end hazing on college campuses has led to a new federal law.
Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL-New Hope) is preparing to start a new session in the House of Representatives. He spoke to the Sun Post about co-cha…
The Golden Valley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission celebrated the 2024 Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award winners last month. This annua…
EDA will vote on $4M loan forgiveness
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has approved a 2025 budget of $3.1 billion, which includes a net property tax levy totaling $1.05 b…
The City of Robbinsdale revisited an issue from a month ago in which a homeowner had put up a large sign and was asked to remove it.
Sen. Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope) has joined a newly-formed Blue Dog Coalition. The goal of the coalition is for Democrats to work with Republicans…
The city of Golden Valley is now providing WiFi access in several parks. Free internet can now be found in the following parks: Brookview, Gea…
For cities, December is the time for annual Truth in Taxation hearings and budget approvals for the upcoming year. In total, the four cities a…
City council bickers before unanimously approving the budget
In December, two Minnesota nonprofits joined forces and donated $100,000 to Brooklyn Park's Zanewood Teen Center project – nicknamed "The Wood…
Mike Holtz, a former mayor of Robbinsdale, passed away Jan. 7.
House Republicans plan to fully exercise their rights as the majority on the first day of the 2025 legislative session, but House DFLers plan …
One reelected council member and two new council members and were sworn into office Jan. 6, beginning their four year terms on the Brooklyn Pa…
New gym space coming to Brooklyn Park
An effort to end hazing on college campuses has led to a new federal law.
Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL-New Hope) is preparing to start a new session in the House of Representatives. He spoke to the Sun Post about co-cha…
The Golden Valley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission celebrated the 2024 Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award winners last month. This annua…
EDA will vote on $4M loan forgiveness
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has approved a 2025 budget of $3.1 billion, which includes a net property tax levy totaling $1.05 b…
The City of Robbinsdale revisited an issue from a month ago in which a homeowner had put up a large sign and was asked to remove it.
Sen. Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope) has joined a newly-formed Blue Dog Coalition. The goal of the coalition is for Democrats to work with Republicans…
The city of Golden Valley is now providing WiFi access in several parks. Free internet can now be found in the following parks: Brookview, Gea…
For cities, December is the time for annual Truth in Taxation hearings and budget approvals for the upcoming year. In total, the four cities a…