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Monday, May 23, 2016 at 7:47AM
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New tailgating plan for Vikings games moves forward
A new smaller tailgating zone for Vikings has cleared a City Council committee. The zone includes eight surface parking lots near the new Vikings stadium. The Vikings have been working with neighborhood groups and the city for more than two years to craft a plan for tailgating — a challenging task given that new development has reduced the supply of parking lots available for pre-game festivities.
Smaller tailgating zone near U.S. Bank Stadium wins preliminary approval at City Hall
A revamped, smaller zone for tailgating in downtown Minneapolis near U.S. Bank Stadium won preliminary approval Tuesday at City Hall.
Pollution agency moves to stop operations at Minneapolis metal shredder
A long-running environmental battle in Minneapolis took a new twist Thursday when a state regulator announced legal and administrative action to halt operation of a north Minneapolis metal shredder that it blames for repeated violations of air-quality standards.
Mpls. City Council should approve proposed 40-story condo tower
History and modernity can coexist to the city's benefit.
When a church, developer and nonprofit meet, an apartment project comes together
The rates will be affordable, the views good and there's a mystery partner, too.
Work on Minnesota Vikings' new home drawing to conclusion ahead of equity hiring goals
U.S. Bank Stadium project has hired many women, minorities, workers from poorer neighborhoods.
Housing for low-income artists predominantly serves white people, study says
Fancy rentals go mostly to whites, U researchers find.
The Artist Loft: Affordable Housing (for White People)
Do these tax-subsidized apartments perpetuate segregation by excluding some low-income households?
Sneak peek: Stem Wine Bar brings elegant vino and snacks to Northeast
Since Northeast has become ground zero for breweries, things can seem that much more dire for the oenophile. Where's a wine lover to go north of the Hennepin Avenue bridge?
Drone footage set to Atmosphere is a very Minneapolis video [VIDEO]
We might think of drone operators as renegades, living just on the edge of the law, or in its absence, soaring quietly out of the view of authority and society. But this wholesome video tour of Minneapolis could probably get unanimous approval by the City Council.
