DEEP CUTS COMING ACROSS THE U OF M SYSTEM | The University of Minnesota has ordered $225 million in budget reductions over two years, potentially affecting staffing, programs and campus operations.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialDEEP CUTS COMING ACROSS THE U OF M SYSTEM | The University of Minnesota has ordered $225 million in budget reductions over two years, potentially affecting staffing, programs and campus operations.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialGUN WAITING PERIODS FACE FEDERAL COURT TEST | The Justice Department sued Minnesota, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, alleging firearm-purchase delays violate the Second Amendment.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialPOLICE ASK DRIVERS TO CHECK THEIR CAMERAS | A woman reported being abducted at gunpoint near County Road C and East Snelling in Roseville and released hours later in Saint Paul.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.social$18.5 MILLION RETURNED, NONPROFIT TO DISSOLVE | Partners in Nutrition settled Minnesota’s civil lawsuit over alleged false child-nutrition claims. The nonprofit denies liability.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialWATCHDOG FLAGS GAPS BEFORE CLAIMS ARE PAID | A Minnesota review found vulnerabilities involving billing, eligibility, provider oversight and technology across 14 high-risk human-services programs.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialGOLDEN VALLEY GETS READY TO DANCE | A free family dance party tonight will feature hip-hop, Afro fusion, Latin, ballroom, ballet, jazz and more. No experience required.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialYOUR WEEKEND PLANS, SORTED| Festivals, concerts, films, sports, fall attractions and family events fill the Twin Cities weekend September 25–27.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialNEON TURNS 20 | What began as an eight-organization coalition in 2006 is now a North Minneapolis institution helping entrepreneurs build businesses, access capital and pursue ownership.
Saturday's celebration is sold out.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialTRAFFIC ALERT| Heading through Minneapolis this weekend? The eastbound I-394 ramp to eastbound I-94 closes at 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. MnDOT's detour: Hwy 169 → I-694 → I-94.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMINNESOTA | Violent crime fell to lowest rate since 2019. Murders dropped 24%, from 172 in 2024 to 130 in 2025. Carjackings fell 31%, while several major property crimes also declined.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialDRIVERLESS, WITH A DRIVER? Minneapolis could require commercial autonomous vehicles to carry a paid, licensed safety monitor behind the wheel as Waymo prepares for driverless service.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMINNEAPOLIS | An 11.3% proposed property-tax levy increase could cost a median-value homeowner about $409 more a year. But it is NOT final. The City Council now begins months of review and public hearings.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialPINE ISLAND | Lincoln Industries will permanently close its southeastern Minnesota plant, eliminating about 55 jobs. Most workers will leave Oct. 29, with final layoffs by April 2027.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialOPERATION ZERO | Cars, motorcycles, music, food and fireworks come to Anoka Saturday for a larger mission: preventing veteran suicide and connecting those who served with community and resources.
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