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Minneapolis voters will choose among three candidates for two seats on the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET), which influences property tax limits and city debt management. Incumbent Steve Brandt advocates for diversifying city revenues and a progressive income tax, while challenger Bob Fine emphasizes local government aid and maintaining property values.
Nicholas D. DeRousse, 33, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for beating his mother, Stephanie DeRousse, to death in her Uptown condo in March 2023. He faces a 21¾-year sentence, with approximately 13 years to be served in prison. Authorities captured him in Kentucky after he fled to Hawaii following the murder.
A coalition of Minneapolis mayoral candidates, including Jacob Frey's challengers Omar Fateh, DeWayne Davis, and Jazz Hampton, aims to unseat the incumbent in the upcoming ranked-choice election. The “slate for change” strategy encourages voters to consider multiple candidates to maximize their chances of defeating Frey. This approach has raised questions about the dynamics of voter preferences and potential outcomes.
Minneapolis mayoral candidates debated key issues, including a $20 minimum wage and responses to open-air drug use. Democratic socialist Omar Fateh stood out by supporting the wage increase and advocating for alternative responses to policing, while Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized the need for more police officers. The debate highlighted a broader conflict between progressive and moderate Democrats ahead of the November 4 election.
A man suffered severe burns after his bucket truck made contact with a power line in Minneapolis on Monday. Firefighters and Xcel Energy crews rescued him from the truck, where he was found conscious but injured. The man was performing tree trimming work at the time of the incident.
A thief damaged the refrigeration system at Eastside Food Co-op in northeast Minneapolis, causing the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars in refrigerated food. The store quickly repaired the damage and anticipates being fully restocked by Saturday. Community support has helped the co-op recover from this setback.
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.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey participated in a debate with three challengers just days before the upcoming election. The event, hosted by the Minnesota Star Tribune and Minnesota Public Radio, took place at MPR’s St. Paul headquarters and was streamed online.
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.