@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialAFTER YEARS OF DELAYS, A DATE AT LAST | The $2.86 billion Green Line Extension will open June 12, 2027, linking Minneapolis with St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Eden Prairie.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMILLIONS SPENT, OVERSIGHT LEFT WEAK | A Minneapolis audit says poor monitoring of violence-prevention contracts exposed more than $36 million in public spending to fraud, favoritism and political influence.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialCOURT DISMISSES ICE OBSERVER CASE | A federal judge ruled the end of Operation Metro Surge left plaintiffs without standing to seek future restrictions. The decision did not resolve the alleged misconduct.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialBIRD FLU ARRIVES EARLY IN MINNESOTA | More than 260,000 birds have been affected as avian influenza returns earlier than expected, raising concerns about a difficult fall for poultry producers.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialTHE TOP SEED IS ON THE BRINK | Breanna Stewart scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as No. 8 New York stunned Minnesota 91-75 at Target Center, leaving the Lynx one loss from elimination.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialUNDEFEATED, BUT NOT UNSCATHED | Minnesota beat Tampa Bay 23-16 behind its defense and special teams, but Justin Jefferson left with an ankle injury, clouding the Vikings’ perfect start.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialBUILDING A BUSINESS, A LEGACY AND HERSELF | De’Vonna Pittman reflects on entrepreneurship, community, mentorship and finding her voice as she grows Nature’s Syrup Beauty and undertakes her most personal project yet.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialCAMPUS CLOSURES ENTER THE CONVERSATION | Minnesota State warns closures may be necessary as a $30 million structural deficit pushes eight institutions toward financial warnings.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMINNEAPOLIS MUST PROVE THE HANDOFF WILL NOT FAIL | Before replacing Canopy Roots on its $5.9 million crisis-response contract, the city must show there will be no service gap and no retreat from court-ordered reforms.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialWHEN A LOBBYIST ADVISES A CAMPAIGN FOR FREE | Ben Golnik is volunteering for Lisa Demuth’s gubernatorial campaign while representing pharmaceutical, tobacco and gambling-related interests, raising questions about access.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialGROCERIES RETURN TO DOWNTOWN SAINT PAUL | ALDI has opened in the former Lunds & Byerlys space, restoring a full-service grocery option for residents after the neighborhood went without one since March 2025.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMINNESOTA PUTS ITS STANDARDIZED TESTS TO THE TEST | A new task force will examine the MCA system and whether other models could better measure student learning and academic growth.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.social16 SCHOOLS COULD CLOSE, BUT SPENDING MAY NOT FALL | Minneapolis Public Schools says consolidation would redirect money from buildings and overhead toward classrooms, staffing and programs rather than substantially reduce costs.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialFLAGS LOWERED FOR FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS | Minnesota ordered flags at state buildings flown at half-staff Sunday to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty and the families carrying their loss.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialA BOOK FAIR BECAME A MEETING PLACE | Hannah Slavik brought debut authors, a mobile bookseller, makers and The Cave Café to Bad Weather Brewing for an evening connecting stories, readers and small businesses.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialWE ANSWER BEFORE WE CHECK | “I’m fine” often arrives before we have asked ourselves whether it is true. Philosophy Jane considers the automatic answer that keeps conversations moving and feelings waiting.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMIZNA’S 20TH FESTIVAL CLOSES WITH “BOUCHRA” | The animated feature explores a Moroccan filmmaker’s creative life and relationship with her mother. Screening: 7 p.m. at Walker Art Center.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialSUNDAY PLANS START HERE | The final weekend directory features Twin Cities film, festivals, farmers markets, family outings, fall attractions, sports and live music.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.social700-ACRE BROOKLYN PARK PLAN ENTERS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW | The draft examines future housing, business, transit-oriented and biotechnology development in the city’s northwest.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialCOON RAPIDS NEEDS ELECTION JUDGES| Adults and Anoka County students ages 16–18 may apply to work the November 3 general election. Pay is $12 an hour, including required training.
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