Minneapolis data center moratorium heads to June 16 hearing
Minneapolis MN – The city’s six-month data center moratorium is in effect and returns to council June 16 for a committee hearing on possible zoning limits.
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Shakopee gas watch: regular is above $4 at key stations, diesel is near $5.40
A Shakopee 7-Eleven lists regular at $4.369 and diesel at $5.399, while Sam’s Club shows a lower unleaded price at $4.19.
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Minneapolis police chief resigns, leaving public safety reform in flux
Minneapolis MN – Brian O’Hara’s resignation puts MPD leadership in transition, with Katie Blackwell now acting chief as reform and staffing questions linger.
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St. Paul’s West 7th sewer work starts in June as state adds $13M for corridor
St. Paul’s West 7th sewer tunnel work starts in early June, with lane limits through mid-October and $13 million in state funding for the corridor.
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New Brighton sewer repair grant closes after 2026 funds run out
New Brighton says its 2026 sewer repair grant is closed after heavy demand, and homeowners who missed the window should watch for 2027 updates.
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New Brighton warns fiber work is underway citywide, with more possible this summer
New Brighton says private fiber crews are working in rights-of-way now, and more underground boring may begin in neighborhoods this summer.
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Minneapolis Council approves six-month pause on large data centers
Minneapolis approved a six-month pause on certain large data centers while officials study zoning, power demand and neighborhood impacts.
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Lester Prairie employers are now in Minnesota Paid Leave’s first premium cycle
Minnesota Paid Leave’s first premium deadline has passed, and Lester Prairie employers now have to keep up with quarterly reporting and payroll setup.
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New Brighton’s 2026 street rehab is underway, with Xcel gas work expected to disrupt access
New Brighton’s 2026 street rehabilitation is underway on several neighborhood streets, and Xcel gas upgrades could mean lane, parking and access disruptions.
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Minnesota ruling leaves Lester Prairie families with school uncertainty
A federal judge declined to restore school-protection limits on immigration agents, leaving Minnesota districts and Lester Prairie families waiting for the next court step.
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Ada fuel watch: local pumps versus Minnesota averages
Ada MN Gas & Diesel Watch – Local pumps still undercut Minnesota and U.S. averages, with diesel showing the widest gap for commuters and businesses.
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Wayzata fuel watch: gas and diesel ease from yesterday, but costs stay high
AAA’s May 8 check shows Minneapolis-St. Paul regular gas at $4.222 and diesel at $5.424, both a bit lower than yesterday but still above last week.
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New Brighton seeks final feedback on downtown vision plan before council review
New Brighton is still taking input on its downtown vision plan, with a June draft due before City Council review and possible long-term policy decisions.
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St. Paul’s Midway CVS site finally has a redevelopment plan, and the corner at Snelling and University could change fast
St. Paul MN – The former CVS at Snelling and University is moving toward redevelopment, with apartments, retail, and a city-backed power-line relocation.
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Minneapolis’ 2026 construction season is underway — and 1st Ave S is one of the biggest street projects to watch
Minneapolis MN – The city’s 2026 construction season tops $323 million, and 1st Ave S will bring reconstruction, utility work, and likely detours downtown.
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Minneapolis launches a $323 million construction season. Which 2026 projects will affect residents most?
Minneapolis MN – The city says 37 infrastructure projects are underway or starting in 2026, with bridge closures, resurfacing, lead pipe work, and utility upgrades.
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St. Paul’s downtown revival push now has a $320 million county plan. What changes next
St. Paul MN – Ramsey County approved a $320 million development strategy centered on downtown St. Paul, setting up housing, riverfront, and land-reuse work in 2026.
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Minneapolis sets hearing on renter-screening rule tied to immigration status
Minneapolis MN – City leaders set an April 15 hearing on a proposal to bar immigration-status questions in renter screening and add tenant retaliation protections.
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St. Paul Expands Homebuyer Aid as 300-Unit Project Advances on West Side
St Paul, MN – April 3, 2026 – City leaders advanced a 300-unit housing plan and reopened expanded down-payment aid as spring development picks up.
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Construction Season, Transit Upgrades and Housing Funds Lead Minneapolis Agenda
Minneapolis, MN – April 3, 2026 – Major roadwork, bus upgrades, housing funds and utility relief top this week’s local government agenda.
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Housing Aid Expansion, Eviction Veto and $47M Apartment Sale Lead St. Paul News
St Paul, MN – April 2, 2026 – Housing aid expands, eviction rules face veto, and a $47M apartment sale signals shifting real estate trends.
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Falling Office Values, Rising Tax Bills, and New Development Plans Shape Minneapolis Outlook
Minneapolis, MN – April 2, 2026 – Office values slide, property tax bills jump, and a nearby business project signals shifting economic ground.