The most predictable thing about urban downtowns is that they will change. Trends we take for granted today might reverse in a generation or two, and even the buildings could see unpredictable futures ...

A scene from “Dream of the Red Chamber.” Credit: Photo by Mark D. Stanley Bright Sheng, a recipient of a MacArthur “genius” grant and one of the leading composers of our time, told an audience at a ...

Sid Hartman, whose last Star Tribune sports column was published on the day he died at 100, was born in Minneapolis, and he remained steadfastly loyal to the city. The news of Sid’s death, on Oct. 18, ...

“By continuing federal funding through December 4th, this legislation prevents another costly shutdown, ensures constituents can continue to rely on essential government services, and gives Congress ...

Water treatment facilities can handle wildfire pollution, but Minnesotans who use private drinking water systems may want to take precautions ...

The majority of the cost reductions came from bookkeeping changes. The board is also removing a pedestrian bridge and modifying a "park and ride" station.

Plus: Permanent Daylight Savings time; loons and gophers; ice cream recs for the heat; Collier returns to action; and more. “According to a report by History, a survey found that support for ...

In fields like healthcare and education, there will soon be more jobs than workers to fill them. States including Minnesota are looking for solutions.

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The MPRB budget director presented the financial status of the enterprise and general funds as well as a strategic goal to increase non-property tax revenue by 20% by 2030 to limit property tax ...

I’ve spent much of my career sitting across from parents who are exhausted before they even get to talk about the problem that brought them in. Not exhausted by their child’s behavioral healthcare ...

A tragic weekend renewed conversation about a 'Drones as First Responders' program, but some community and Council members have misgivings.