Stories from Metropolis, Minnesota’s Twin Cities metropolitan area of over 3 million people.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Target, the retail giant based in Minneapolis, announced on Friday that it is rolling back its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision aligns with a growing trend among companies scaling back similar programs. The move comes amid increasing pressure from conservative groups and recent directives from the White House.
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SAINT PAUL, MN— Hundreds of participants braved the arctic air and marched to the Minnesota State Capitol building in Saint Paul on the morning of Jan. 18, 2025, to advocate for women’s rights.
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MINNEAPOLIS— A Texas man has been indicted for escape from federal custody, according to U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
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Minneapolis and Seattle have received $14.8 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s SMART Grants Program.
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Friendsgivingmas, attend the St. Paul European Christmas Market and Jolabokaflod. There is so much Christmas this week. Also, my apartment may be on fire.
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After consulting with operational staff and public safety officials, the City of Minneapolis has declared a Snow Emergency beginning today, December 19th, at 12 p.m.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced the reopening of Phase 1 of the Hennepin Ave. S construction project on Nov. 26. The project enhances the Uptown corridor with a new multimodal design that improves accessibility for all users.
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SAINT PAUL— Today, Mayor Melvin Carter announced a new partnership with Wakáŋ Típi Awáŋyaŋkapi to manage the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary during a celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day at American Indian Magnet School in Saint Paul with leaders and students.
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