Minneapolis superintendent rolls out plan that could close up to 16 schools
The plan, which comes after three years of steep cuts, met immediate pushback from parents and members of the teachers union.
South St. Paul teen balances graduation, new responsibilities after dad’s deportation to Laos
Yaay Aden Yang was looking forward to graduating high school in June when his father was deported to Laos. Now, the 17-year-old is taking on more responsibility at home as he prepares for college this fall.
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ENVIRONMENT
Minnesota Attorney General, consumer advocates challenge Xcel Energy rate increase
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission allowed Xcel Energy to raise its rates. State agencies and consumer watchdogs want them to revise the decision.
Residents in Minneapolis ‘green zones’ want more benefits, power as city redraws boundaries
Minneapolis established special environmental zones on the city’s north and south sides a decade ago. Now, the boundaries are being redrawn, and the city wants to hear from you.
Passive energy homes go on sale in Minneapolis’ Phillips neighborhood
Developers estimate that a two-bedroom unit will incur $8 a month in energy bills compared to $163 per month for similar, conventional units elsewhere.
Northern Iron to close East Side foundry after battle with regulators, neighbors
Northern Iron and Machine will close its foundry Phalen Boulevard by the end of 2026. The company has been fighting with state regulators in court since April 2024, when the MPCA ordered it to reduce operational hours.
BUSINESS & WORK
East Side businesses say summer of roadwork has slowed recovery after Metro Surge
MnDOT says it has made additional efforts to reach businesses in the East Seventh and Arcade Street corridor during the two-year project, which is entering its final stretch.
‘This is not over’: As Lake Street cash mobs wrap up, immigrant businesses still face headwinds
The Lake Street Council launched the events this winter to bring new customers to immigrant-owned businesses hard-hit by Operation Metro Surge. They held the final event at Karmel Mall on Wednesday.
Minnesota State Fair food review: Chinese Sausage and Cheese Poppers are a must-try, but skip the Soul Roll
The best new ethnic foods at the Minnesota State Fair included cheese poppers from the Saturday Dumpling Co. and the Crack-n-Cheese Bowl from Jive Turkey BBQ.
At Billy’s Hmong Shop, handsewn garments help keep Hmong funeral tradition alive
Billy Vang owns a Maplewood Mall shop, which specializes in traditional Hmong funeral garments and supplies. Vang is partnering with North Memorial Health to provide the garments for patients who unexpectedly die, or who are in end-of-life care.
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