Laura Bennett

Minneapolis Public Schools Reports 1,000 Fewer Students Than Expected, Citing Immigration Fears

Minneapolis Public Schools says it enrolled about 1,000 fewer students than expected for the 2026-27 budget, a drop the district links largely to fear and uncertainty surrounding immigration enforcement. The resulting revenue loss is exposing how closely school finance, student mobility, and public trust are intertwined.

Detroit Lakes Schools Just Put a Limit on Public Comments. Here’s What Led to the Decision

Detroit Lakes schools limited public comments to one minute amid backlash over rainbow stickers, LGBTQ+ inclusion and proposed school policies.

6 Things to Know About MapQuest’s New Map of License Plate Reader Locations

MapQuest’s new map highlights known license plate readers and surveillance cameras, giving drivers a clearer view of roadside monitoring.

A North Carolina Park Just Got a 23-Foot Basketball Tree. 6 Details Behind the Giant Sculpture

Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park unveiled a 23-foot basketball tree featuring 23 hoops. Discover six details behind the interactive sculpture.

Minneapolis Has an Unusually Powerful Park Board. 6 Details That Explain Its Reach

Minneapolis has an unusually independent Park Board. Discover six details explaining its history, financial authority, and influence over the city’s green spaces.

Minneapolis Mayor Vetoes Encampment Safety Ordinance

Mayor Frey vetoes encampment ordinance mandating bathrooms, notice, and kits, citing safety risks as council eyes override next month.
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Minnesota Tackles Fraud Crisis With New Director And GOP Field Grows

Walz appoints ex-FBI agent Tim O'Malley as Minnesota's first Program Integrity Director. Nine GOP candidates battle for endorsement to challenge governor in 2026.

Minnesota Budget Forecast Released As Governor Race Heats Up And Federal Immigration Enforcement Arrives

Minnesota releases budget forecast while two new candidates join the governor's race and ICE begins Minneapolis operations, reshaping the state's political scene.

Federal Immigration Enforcement Operation Targets Twin Cities Somali Community

ICE launches major operation targeting Somali immigrants in Twin Cities as Trump intensifies rhetoric, deploying 100 agents amid community fears.

Jacob Frey Wins Third Term as Minneapolis Mayor in Record Turnout Election

Mayor Jacob Frey secured his third term in Minneapolis with record voter turnout as 147,702 residents participated in the 2025 municipal election.

Minneapolis Mayor Race: How Three Challengers Could Upset Jacob Frey’s Lead

Three challengers are using ranked-choice voting to potentially unseat popular Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey despite his lead in polls and strong record.

Immigration Protests Greet Homeland Security Chief In Minneapolis

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s ICE briefing in Minneapolis sparks a colorful, passionate protest as Minnesotans decry Trump-era immigration crackdowns.