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In Minneapolis’ search for crime deterrents, drones fly into a wall
54+ min ago (1272+ words) By Trevor Mitchell, MinnPost In mid-May, I sat in the Minneapolis City Council’s chambers as police pitched the idea of a “Drones as First Responders” pilot program. Based on Council members’ responses then, it wasn’t hard to imagine a future…...
A TALE OF FOUR CITIES: First of six articles
1+ week, 1+ day ago (533+ words) By Terry White and David Therkelsen The phrase is named for colorful rogue politician James Curley, who held public office in Massachusetts almost without interruption from 1899 to 1950. It describes his method of winning reelection in each of his four terms…...
Drones, Heritage Park Relocations, and Lyndale Avenue Bike Lanes
1+ week, 1+ day ago (808+ words) Minneapolis Times Drones, Heritage Park Relocations, and Lyndale Avenue Bike Lanes The Minneapolis City Council weighs in on several consequential measures. Thursday’s city council meeting was difficult to predict. Ward 10 Council Member Aisha Chughtai was on medical leave, leaving the…...
EYES IN THE SKY: Why Minneapolis’ Proposed First-Responder Drone Pilot is a Risk-Free Innovation for Public Safety
1+ week, 6+ day ago (893+ words) As the Minneapolis City Council prepares for a pivotal vote on public safety technology, the debate over how to modernize an overstretched police force has taken center stage. The proposal at hand is a 75-day, zero-dollar pilot program to deploy…...
Minneapolis officials weigh downtown data centers as tax-base tool while drafting new rules
2+ week, 2+ day ago (462+ words) Amid a looming municipal budget crisis and a rapidly shifting commercial real estate market, Minneapolis city leaders and industry experts gathered Thursday night to map out the future of urban data center development. While the moratorium highlights local hesitation, the…...
Unpacking the DSA, Part 3: The Double Whammy of the 32-Hour Workweek
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (789+ words) In our last column, we walked through the hard data compiled by the economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. We looked at how the city’s $15 minimum wage ordinance—despite its noble goals—actually backfired on low-wage workers by…...
A Discussion with Autumn Ness, Playing Almira Gultch and the Wicked Witch of the West in the Children’s Theatre Company Production of The Wizard of Oz
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (694+ words) Q: You’re playing both Almira Gultch and the Wicked Witch of the West in this production. Do you see them as the same person in different worlds, or as two distinct characters connected through Dorothy’s imagination? A: I see them as…...
Local Filmmaker Keri Pickett on Her MSPIFF Entry, Uncle Roy
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (203+ words) Q: What does it mean to you to premiere Uncle Roy at MSPIFF? Q: How did you balance intimacy with objectivity when documenting someone so close to you? Q: Documenting family can be complex – how did you navigate consent, boundaries, and representation? Q:…...
How AI Is Powering Minnesota’s Small Business Growth
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (248+ words) Artificial intelligence is no longer a far-off idea for Minnesota’s small-business community. It’s a practical, everyday tool that helps many business owners do more with limited time, strengthening customer engagement and unlocking growth. In the fitness and physical wellness space,…...