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Trade programs are experiencing increased enrollment as individuals seek affordable education and high-paying jobs. In Minnesota, technical colleges report a 5% rise in enrollment, with Minneapolis College alone seeing a 45% increase in trade programs. The shift reflects growing skepticism about the value of four-year degrees amid rising tuition costs and a competitive job market.
Blue and green ribbons honoring victims of the Annunciation Church shooting will be transformed into an art project by local students. Bows of Love, the organization managing the ribbons, requests community assistance in removing and preserving them before public works crews begin removal on October 31. A benefit concert for affected families will also take place on October 30 at the Cathedral of St. Paul.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey seeks a third term amid a competitive race against challenger Sen. Omar Fateh and other progressive candidates. Polls show Frey with a lead, but voter turnout and ranked-choice voting could shift dynamics as the election approaches.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and three challengers will debate on October 31, a week before the election. The event, hosted by the Star Tribune and MPR, will focus on key issues like policing and rent control. The debate will not allow in-person attendance but will be livestreamed and aired on radio.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey aims for re-election as he promotes progress in the city five years after George Floyd's death. Facing challenges from leftist candidates, Frey seeks to convince voters that he can lead Minneapolis out of its pandemic-era turmoil. His past responses to police reform debates continue to shape his political narrative.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem praised immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota, highlighting over 4,300 arrests made by federal agents since January. During her visit to the Twin Cities, she criticized local leaders for policies limiting cooperation with federal authorities, calling out Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for his stance on sanctuary policies.
The University Senate at the University of Minnesota rejected the Trump administration's academic compact, which prioritizes federal funding for universities adhering to conservative policies. The resolution, passed with a vote of 123 to 18, emphasizes the threat to academic freedom and constitutional rights posed by the compact. Faculty members argue that signing the compact could set a dangerous precedent for future administrations.
Sophia Forchas, a 12-year-old shooting victim, was released from the hospital nearly two months after the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting that left two students dead. She was greeted with cheers and applause as she left Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in a stretch limousine, escorted by Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. Doctors initially feared she might not survive her injuries.
Minneapolis will host an open house this weekend for the new Center for People and Craft, aiming to promote cultural diversity through hands-on craft classes. The initiative, supported by volunteer efforts and city funding, seeks to create a space for community connection and learning. “It’s the medicine we need right now,” said project leader Lindall.
Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh garnered enthusiastic support in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, a center for the city's East African community. The 35-year-old democratic socialist aims to oust incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey, marking a pivotal moment in the city's political landscape as it reflects broader tensions within the Democratic Party.