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Minnesota’s plans for the Northern Lights Express rail project face uncertainty as congressional Republicans seek to eliminate federal funding. Local leaders express concerns about budget cuts, emphasizing that the project aims to enhance transportation and reduce emissions.
Attendance at Twin Cities parks slightly decreased in 2024, primarily due to rainy weather, but overall visits remain near record levels since the pandemic. Park operators attribute sustained interest to flexible work schedules and a newfound love for local parks. Carver County Parks reported a 14% increase in visitation, driven by population growth and new amenities.
The Legacy Cup, the Midwest's largest cannabis festival, is set for Sept. 27 at Surly Brewing Festival Field, with expected attendance between 15,000 and 20,000. Grammy-winning rapper Killer Mike will headline the event, which may feature on-site cannabis sales, pending state approval.
A man in his 30s was shot and killed during an altercation in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday night. The incident, which occurred around 6:30 p.m. on 11th Avenue S, involved individuals who knew each other and escalated to gunfire. Police Chief Brian O'Hara expressed concern over potential retaliation among those involved.
Delegates at the Minneapolis DFL convention face high food prices, with kosher and halal options costing up to $70 for a pastrami sandwich. The convention, where candidates for mayor will seek party endorsements, was moved to the Target Center due to security needs and venue size. DFL Chair John Maraist acknowledged concerns over food costs but stated they are necessary to comply with handling procedures.
Fritz Faus, a 62-year-old retiree, raised three orphaned mallard ducks in a storefront window in Minneapolis after they approached him seeking their mother. On July 15, 2025, Faus and his daughters released the ducks at Lake Harriet, where they swam away to join other ducks. Faus plans to return to the lake often, bringing minnows as a treat for his former pets.
Hennepin County's hybrid work policy allows employees to work in person only 12 days a year, a standard criticized as too lax compared to Ramsey County's requirement of twice a week. County Administrator David Hough asserts that employees typically come into the office more often, but he acknowledges the policy hasn’t been officially updated since its creation three years ago. The discussion highlights the ongoing adjustments in workplace norms post-pandemic.
Minneapolis will install five speed cameras at high-traffic intersections to combat reckless driving, with the program set to begin in September. The city aims to reduce speeding incidents, which have been linked to numerous injuries and fatalities. Drivers will receive warnings for the first month, followed by fines starting in October.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk launched an Islamophobic attack on Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh, prompting local politicians, including Mayor Jacob Frey, to defend Fateh. Both Fateh and Frey condemned Kirk's remarks, emphasizing Minneapolis's commitment to diversity and progressive values.
Sherman Townsend, wrongfully imprisoned for 10 years, received a pardon for a crime he did not commit. The Minnesota Board of Pardons unanimously agreed to remove the burglary charge from his record, following changes in state legislation that streamlined the pardon process. Townsend's case highlights the increasing number of pardons granted in Minnesota, which aims to address past injustices.