The city of Hopkins has clarified its stance in light of community member concerns regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ac…
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.
Parking has been a longtime woe in Excelsior, with concerns at the forefront of many city council meetings and coming from the mouths of resid…
The bonding proposal includes $10M for Rapidan Dam recovery
A Jan. 13 letter from the officer and sergeant unions raised concerns
As rumors and questions circulate, the city makes clear how it would respond to an ICE raid
Total compensation to equal $245k; reportedly within city budget
Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in the partisan power struggle that kic…
The Minnesota House of Representatives attempted to convene Jan. 14 for day one of the legislative session amid an ongoing partisan disagreeme…
Parking has been a longtime woe in Excelsior, with concerns at the forefront of many city council meetings and coming from the mouths of resid…
The bonding proposal includes $10M for Rapidan Dam recovery
A Jan. 13 letter from the officer and sergeant unions raised concerns
As rumors and questions circulate, the city makes clear how it would respond to an ICE raid
Total compensation to equal $245k; reportedly within city budget
Secretary of State Steve Simon and House Democrats have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to intervene in the partisan power struggle that kic…
The Minnesota House of Representatives attempted to convene Jan. 14 for day one of the legislative session amid an ongoing partisan disagreeme…
The city of St. Louis Park’s planning staff has been working for years on a comprehensive overhaul of its zoning codes, starting with its resi…
'My objective has always been to do the best job I could. ... I hope [my constituents] feel the same way'
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City councils across South Lake Minnetonka varied in the levy increases they approved for 2025.
The Hopkins Park Board has been busy in 2024 with a few big achievements throughout the year, including its first-ever garlic mustard clean-up…
In honor of Mayor Johanna Mouton's 10 years of service to Wayzata as a council member and mayor, a farewell open house was hosted Dec. 18 at W…
Months of discussing, tweaking and budgeting has amounted to St. Louis Park’s 7.52% tax levy increase for 2025. The council unanimously voted …
The Wayzata City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve the city's 2025 tax levy and budget. The Truth in Taxation public hearing Dec. 3 gave an ide…
The only lower increase for Hennepin County cities above population 10,000 is from Golden Valley
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 levy value is $55.34 million and the overall budget is $112.26 million
'I was running between houses to try to get to every door in the ward'
In 2024, Plymouth elected three representatives to the City Council for the upcoming term. Of those three, two are newcomers to the council, i…
After many conversations this past year, the Hopkins City Council has approved the first reading of its new ordinance amending city code to fa…
During the Eden Prairie City Council Meeting, Dec. 3, a 2025 Tax Levy and Budget Public Hearing was held where two Eden Prairie residents made…
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is reminding residents that ice is never 100% safe. According to the Sheriff's Office, ice conditi…
Good news for Excelsior residents: The final 2025 levy has come down to a 4.62% or $118,389 increase.
After a tense council discussion rife with accusations and personal jabs, the Hopkins City Council decided the 2025 tax levy, voting 4-1 to ap…
After nearly an hour of discussion, the St. Louis City Council adapted a resolution last week stating that the basketball hoop in a residentia…
Plymouth has decided how to regulate the sale and use of cannabis in the city following a Nov. 26 city council meeting in which council member…
Plymouth will host an inaugural Merry Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the newly renovated Old Town Hall.
The cities of Plymouth and Maple Grove are teaming up to optimize their public transit, following approval of a transit service study from the…
Rules will regulate off-leash dogs 'at large' and in parks
The Minnesota House of Representatives attempted to convene Jan. 14 for day one of the legislative session amid an ongoing partisan disagreeme…
The city of St. Louis Park’s planning staff has been working for years on a comprehensive overhaul of its zoning codes, starting with its resi…
'My objective has always been to do the best job I could. ... I hope [my constituents] feel the same way'
The Hennepin County Board voted to reappoint District 2 Commissioner Irene Fernando as chair.
Andrew Mullin, Wayzata's new mayor, was officially sworn in along with Councilmembers Alex Plechash and Ken Sorensen at the first council meet…
During the first work session of 2025 for the Excelsior City Council, new mayor Gary Ringate and new council members Tim Bildsoe and Chrystal …
House Republicans plan to fully exercise their rights as the majority on the first day of the 2025 legislative session, but House DFLers plan …
The city of Plymouth is looking for 15-20 community members to participate in a series of workshops to develop community goals related to ener…
An effort to end hazing on college campuses has led to a new federal law.
From school district updates to new developments, city government decisions and public safety events, Minnetonka had a busy year
The Wayzata City Council approved the first reading of the Regulating Cannabis Businesses Ordinance at its Dec. 17 meeting, continuing the pro…
City councils across South Lake Minnetonka varied in the levy increases they approved for 2025.
The Hopkins Park Board has been busy in 2024 with a few big achievements throughout the year, including its first-ever garlic mustard clean-up…
In honor of Mayor Johanna Mouton's 10 years of service to Wayzata as a council member and mayor, a farewell open house was hosted Dec. 18 at W…
Months of discussing, tweaking and budgeting has amounted to St. Louis Park’s 7.52% tax levy increase for 2025. The council unanimously voted …
The Wayzata City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve the city's 2025 tax levy and budget. The Truth in Taxation public hearing Dec. 3 gave an ide…
The only lower increase for Hennepin County cities above population 10,000 is from Golden Valley
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 levy value is $55.34 million and the overall budget is $112.26 million
'I was running between houses to try to get to every door in the ward'
During the first work session of 2025 for the Excelsior City Council, new mayor Gary Ringate and new council members Tim Bildsoe and Chrystal …
House Republicans plan to fully exercise their rights as the majority on the first day of the 2025 legislative session, but House DFLers plan …
The city of Plymouth is looking for 15-20 community members to participate in a series of workshops to develop community goals related to ener…
An effort to end hazing on college campuses has led to a new federal law.
From school district updates to new developments, city government decisions and public safety events, Minnetonka had a busy year
The Wayzata City Council approved the first reading of the Regulating Cannabis Businesses Ordinance at its Dec. 17 meeting, continuing the pro…
City councils across South Lake Minnetonka varied in the levy increases they approved for 2025.
The Hopkins Park Board has been busy in 2024 with a few big achievements throughout the year, including its first-ever garlic mustard clean-up…
In honor of Mayor Johanna Mouton's 10 years of service to Wayzata as a council member and mayor, a farewell open house was hosted Dec. 18 at W…
Months of discussing, tweaking and budgeting has amounted to St. Louis Park’s 7.52% tax levy increase for 2025. The council unanimously voted …
The Wayzata City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve the city's 2025 tax levy and budget. The Truth in Taxation public hearing Dec. 3 gave an ide…
The only lower increase for Hennepin County cities above population 10,000 is from Golden Valley
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 levy value is $55.34 million and the overall budget is $112.26 million