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"Super seniors," students returning for additional years to complete high school, contributed to unexpected enrollment increases in Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools for the 2024-25 academic year. Although state data on returning students remains vague, estimates suggest their numbers reached a 10-year high, highlighting the districts' commitment to supporting students determined to graduate.
A woman sustained life-threatening injuries from a gunshot while at home in Minneapolis early Sunday. This incident was part of a series of four shootings reported overnight, prompting police investigations. No arrests have been made in connection with these shootings.
The Minneapolis Chain of Lakes received a C grade from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, highlighting a significant environmental recovery after decades of pollution. This grading system allows residents to easily assess lake health and compare conditions across the state. The lakes' scores reflect remarkable improvements from their crisis point in the 1990s.
Minneapolis and St. Paul report significant increases in shared e-bike and scooter usage, with Minneapolis riders logging over 1.25 million trips last year. The trend aligns with a broader North American rise in microtransit, as cities aim to reduce solo car trips.
The Minneapolis DFL's mayoral convention endorsed Omar Fateh, but numerous complaints have emerged questioning the legitimacy of the process. Discrepancies in vote tallies and procedural violations led to 98 challenges, prompting a state DFL rules committee meeting to address the issues.
The Federal Transit Administration approved an environmental review for the Blue Line light-rail extension in Minnesota, allowing the Met Council to seek federal funding. However, uncertainty looms over the project's $3.2 billion price tag, particularly with Republican lawmakers proposing cuts to the funding program. The Met Council plans to apply for federal grants next spring, with potential construction beginning in 2027.
Minneapolis City Council will soon decide on contract extensions for Rev. Jerry McAfee’s organizations, despite concerns over his past threatening remarks towards council members. McAfee’s nonprofit, Salem Inc., seeks to receive nearly $303,000 for community trauma response services, while his church may receive an additional $348,000. The council's decision follows controversies surrounding McAfee's conduct at a city meeting earlier this year.
Minneapolis park police officer Daniel McShane, 71, suffered a minor arm injury when suspect Tazrick Tobias Nall, 28, wrestled him for his gun during an attempted arrest. Nall faces charges of second-degree assault and disarming a peace officer after the incident in Mueller Park on Tuesday. He remains jailed on $100,000 bail pending a court appearance.
All lanes of Interstate 94 in downtown Minneapolis will reopen after a final closure this weekend. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will close the freeway from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday to remove barriers and restore full capacity ahead of the State Fair, which begins on August 21.
Greg Koch, co-founder of Stone Brewing, plans to transform the abandoned Fruen Mill in north Minneapolis into a hotel, restaurant, and spa. He purchased the property for $500,000 and seeks community support while addressing infrastructure and floodplain concerns. Local officials express optimism about the redevelopment after years of failed attempts by other developers.