I bet my whole life on this country. This summer, a stadium full of strangers reminded me why that was never naive. The post What World Cup visitors see that we’ve forgotten appeared first on MinnPost.

Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, Doty presided over thousands of cases, including several landmark NFL labor disputes. The post Federal judge David Doty, whose 1992 ruling paved the way for modern NFL free agency, has died at 96 appeared first on MinnPost.

Listening sessions will be held across the state with the intent to seed something that can live on. The post Land of Neighbors launches to connect Minnesotans across political divides appeared first on MinnPost.

The federal government is suing Minnesota and three other states for failing to hand over requested data about people who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to the […] The post Feds sue Minnesota over SNAP data appeared first on MinnPost.

From arts centers to environmentally friendly housing, the county has handed out millions of dollars to encourage building near trains and buses. The post Hennepin County wants more development near public transit, and theyre helping pay for it appeared first on MinnPost.

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority has recently shared more details about a $200 million plan to completely renovate the townhomes. The post Documenters report: Glendale Townhomes slated for major redevelopment appeared first on MinnPost.

Urbanists are quick to reject strip malls, but a closer look reveals something especially valuable these days affordable, small-scale commercial rents. The post In praise of Twin Cities strip malls appeared first on MinnPost.

The question stemmed from a lawsuit about cancer risks associated with Monsanto's widely-used weed killer, Roundup. The post Does a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affect how Minnesota can warn of pesticide health dangers? appeared first on MinnPost.

While the FDA expands the market of available tobacco products, our federal and state governments leave users and non-users unaware and unprotected from the dangers of lead. The post Federal and state agencies aren’t doing enough about lead exposure from tobacco products appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Why some Minnesota politicians are staying out of endorsement debates; GOP lieutenant governor candidate won't apologize for being at Jan. 6; Lynx's Cheryl Reeve inducted into Women's Basketball Hall of Fame; and more. The post Extreme heat warning for Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota appeared first on MinnPost.

Amid a nationwide corrections staffing crisis, the board heard from a consultant on how to increase staffing levels at a recent meeting. The post Documenters report: Hennepin County looks to stabilize jail staffing appeared first on MinnPost.

The county has ended its in-house detox program and will instead work with community providers going forward. The post Documenters report: Meridian Behavioral Health to take over Ramsey County detox center appeared first on MinnPost.

At a recent candidate forum, five contenders jockeyed for position while promising to hold ICE accountable and offering the occasional nod to Moriartys successes. The post With Moriarty bowing out as Hennepin County Attorney, the race is on for who will replace her and how appeared first on MinnPost.

One of the best pure point guards in the NBA, LaMelo Ball is expected to help elevate Ant, Gobert. The post Will Timberwolves LaMelo Ball trade unlock the next level of superstardom in Anthony Edwards? appeared first on MinnPost.

Superfund legislation is well-intentioned, but there could be unintended consequences for marginalized communities. The post Minnesota can protect the planet and its marginalized communities appeared first on MinnPost.

Its the last day of our Summer Member Drive and we are behind on our goal. We need 61 more sustaining donations by midnight tonight The post We need your help! appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Details and discussion from last week's 8-1 vote to decommission the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park. The post Documenters report: Minneapolis park board prepares case for property tax increase appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Tom Emmer's latest statements on immigrants and Ilhan Omar's reaction; Minneapolis council lifts ban on adult bathhouses; The post Report: Hennepin County deputies’ bodycam footage being concealed with liberal use of ‘undercover’ status appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Federal funds threatened by Minnesotas SNAP 'error rate'; Dems squeal over Save our Bacon Act; and more. The post D.C. Memo:Food stamp enrollment falls after GOP places limits appeared first on MinnPost.

After an eight year hiatus, Eau Claire musician Justin Vernon is back to host Eaux Claires music festival at what might just be the best park in America. The post Bon Iver, at Eaux Claires, to perform Bon Dylan. And yes, thats spell-checked. appeared first on MinnPost.

If the infrastructure powering AI is developed through secrecy, exclusion or governance failures, public confidence in AI will become increasingly difficult to keep. The post AI can’t be trustworthy without data center transparency appeared first on MinnPost.

Minnesotas pollution regulators are hosting virtual public meetings throughout the summer to review a list of the states impaired waters, which includes nearly 3,000 bodies of water. The post Lincoln Pool green mess reflects Minnesotas own work restoring tainted waters appeared first on MinnPost.

An original editorial cartoon by Steve Sack, like this one on Elon Musk and SpaceX, will publish on MinnPost each Thursday. The post Betting on Elon Musk appeared first on MinnPost.

We interviewed more than 50 experts to create a community toolkit. It lays out how ordinary people can respond and how communities can prepare to handle projects beforehand. The post Heres what communities can do when data centers arrive appeared first on MinnPost.

Dominion Voting Systems, which was later renamed Liberty Vote, has reached a settlement over defamation allegations against Mike Lindell and dropped its $1.3 billion lawsuit, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. […] The post Voting machine company settles defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell appeared first on MinnPost.