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Rising diesel prices burn through school and bus operator budgets
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (434+ words) The start of a new school year means the big yellow buses are back on the road. But school districts are facing an increasing strain on their budgets in order to keep the wheels on the bus going ‘round and…...
Local View: Duluth, in a housing crisis, needs to rethink large lots
1+ week, 4+ day ago (522+ words) Despite having the space it needs to meet demand, Duluth is facing potentially the worst housing crisis in the state. Rents climb while construction stagnates, and people are squeezed out of their homes or home city. The greatest roadblock we…...
St. Paul business leaders seek pause on proposed chambers merger
1+ week, 5+ day ago (331+ words) The chief executive officers, presidents or chairmen of Ecolab, Securian, Summit Brewing, CHS Inc. and five other companies have penned a joint letter of opposition to the St. Paul Area Chamber’s board of directors asking for a six-month pause rather…...
Frey's proposed budget looks for cost savings in the wrong places
1+ week, 5+ day ago (16+ words) The defunding of the Partnership Engagement Fund would hurt Minneapolis neighborhood associations that depend on it....
And the blue ribbon for best tap water in Minnesota goes to…
2+ week, 2+ day ago (154+ words) In a totally subjective and definitely not scientific contest, State Fair goers judged the Minnesota community with the best tap water....
Support civic skill-building with Twin Cities Documenters
3+ week, 4+ day ago (19+ words) Your support helps train more residents, reduce barriers to civic participation and strengthen community connections across the Twin Cities....
Frey revives ‘Freyplexes’ in quest for more affordable housing in Minneapolis
3+ week, 5+ day ago (462+ words) Creating affordable multi-unit housing is a tough calculation – one that’s nearly a non-starter without some sort of a government subsidy....
Tiny homes and barndominiums: Housing crunch forces New Ulm to consider alternative home types
3+ week, 5+ day ago (20+ words) One southern Minnesota town is saying yes more often to alternative types of homes to help address its housing shortage....