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Twin Cities drivers will face significant detours this weekend due to freeway closures on I-494, I-35E, and I-694. A 10-day shutdown of the eastern end of the Metro Transit Green Line will also start Friday night, affecting public transit riders.
Several iconic Twin Cities businesses, including Annie’s Parlour and Homestead Pickin’ Parlor, plan to close due to rising rents and other financial pressures. Despite these closures, Minnesota's business landscape remains strong, with over 67,000 new businesses opening in 2024.
Minneapolis landlord Hamoudi Sabri opened a private homeless encampment on his property, inviting about 20 individuals to stay amid city opposition. Sabri aims to provide a safer environment for the homeless, contrasting with the city’s dispersal tactics. Police attempted to clear the site, but Sabri intervened, allowing occupants to remain.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 10-0 to explore new revenue sources, including taxing the wealthy, as a response to President Trump's recent tax legislation. Council members argue that the current federal policies disproportionately benefit affluent households while harming public assistance programs. The study could lead to significant changes in local taxation, potentially requiring state approval.
The Minneapolis City Council approved a $12 million contract for NovoaGlobal to implement a traffic camera system targeting speeders, with potential expansion to red-light enforcement. The pilot program aims to enhance traffic safety, responding to speeding concerns linked to 11 of 14 fatal crashes last year. Cameras could be operational by August, with locations based on crash data.
Union workers at HCMC demand Hennepin County officials investigate allegations of discrimination and retaliation against employees. Hospital leadership denies these claims, asserting that they address worker complaints promptly. Workers express concerns about a culture of harassment, particularly affecting women of color.
Police have not made any arrests following the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Ryan Anthony Nabors while he rode a scooter in Minneapolis on July 4. Nabors, who leaves behind two young children, is mourned by family members who highlight the impact of gun violence in the community. Authorities are urging the public to provide information as they investigate whether the shooting was targeted or random.
Minneapolis City Council approved a new ordinance establishing a minimum price of $25 for e-cigarettes to combat youth vaping. The move follows previous anti-smoking laws aimed at reducing tobacco use among young people, who are more sensitive to price changes. Council members emphasized the need to prevent youth from starting to use tobacco products.
Neighbors in Loring Park are raising $2.6 million to repair the Berger Fountain, which has been dry for five years due to leaks. The community aims to revitalize the fountain and its surroundings, with plans for a plaza and improved accessibility, hoping to complete the project by 2027.
A cyberattack has forced Housing in Action, a nonprofit developer in north Minneapolis, to pause all construction and repair work after hackers stole nearly $800,000 from its accounts. The organization is collaborating with law enforcement to investigate the theft and is seeking financial support to mitigate the impact on affordable housing in the community.