Minneapolis Police Overtime Spending Sparks Budget Debate Minneapolis taxpayers are facing critical questions as the city grapples with surging police overtime costs. With the Minneapolis Police Department operating far below its authorized staffing levels, officer fatigue and skyrocketing budget overruns have taken center stage in City Hall. As municipal leaders debate the upcoming budget, local residents are looking closely at how their tax dollars are being used to maintain public safety. The Reality of MPD … Read More

Minneapolis Property Taxes Set to Rise Under Frey Budget Mayor Jacob Frey’s latest budget proposal outlines a significant property tax levy increase designed to fund critical city services and address mounting municipal costs. As Minneapolis homeowners face rising living expenses, this multi-year plan aims to balance fiscal responsibility with urgent investments in public safety and infrastructure. Understanding where your tax dollars are going is essential for navigating the city’s changing financial landscape. The Cost of … Read More

Minneapolis Small Businesses Navigate Inflation and Layoffs Minneapolis small business owners are navigating a tricky economic landscape as they balance persistent inflation with intense pressure to maintain competitive salaries. While some local shops and service providers have resorted to hiring freezes or layoffs to stay afloat, others are finding creative ways to retain their staff without raising prices too high for Twin Cities consumers. Managing these tight margins will define success for local entrepreneurs in … Read More

Minneapolis Small Businesses Battle Inflation Small business owners across the Twin Cities face a challenging economic landscape, balancing persistent inflation with the critical need to retain skilled workers. While larger corporations rely on mass layoffs to protect margins, local independent shops in Minneapolis are exploring creative alternatives to keep their staff paid. Navigating these rising operational expenses requires strategic, community-focused adjustments. The Twin Cities Economic Context Minnesota’s labor market has remained remarkably tight, leaving local … Read More

Frey Proposes Cuts to Minneapolis Interrupters Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s latest budget proposal has ignited a fierce debate over the future of public safety in our city by targeting funding for community-based violence interrupters. As federal pandemic-relief dollars dry up, the administration faces tough choices, but critics argue that scaling back these non-police safety initiatives could jeopardize fragile neighborhoods. For Minneapolis residents, this budget battle highlights a fundamental disagreement on how to best prevent crime … Read More

Minnesota Trade Debates: DFL Presses Demuth on Tariffs As the upcoming election cycle intensifies, Minnesota’s critical trading relationship with Canada has taken center stage in the race for state leadership. The Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party is actively pressuring Republican Representative Lisa Demuth to clarify her position on proposed federal tariffs that could disrupt local supply chains. For Minneapolis residents and the state’s agricultural backbone, these trade policy debates carry massive economic consequences. The Battle Over Canada-Minnesota … Read More

Racket MN Turns 5: Celebrate with a New Book and Party Minneapolis’s favorite reader-funded, writer-owned alternative news site is hitting a major milestone. To celebrate five years of independent local journalism, Racket is throwing a massive anniversary party and releasing its very first commemorative book. For Twin Cities residents who value unfiltered local reporting, cultural criticism, and neighborhood guides, this milestone represents a resilient victory for our local media landscape. How Racket Redefined Twin Cities … Read More