Politics
See the Packed Streets, Clever Signs, and Inflatables of the Weekendâs No Kings Protest in Downtown Minneapolis
Lotta protesters out there!
What I Saw at This Weekendâs Minnesota MAHA Fest Scared the Hell out of Me
Over 1,000 Christian opponents of modern medicine descended on Alexandria, MN, to testify that drugs, doctors, and Satan were making us all sick at the 7th annual Freedom Summit.
Meet the Big-Money Donors Trying to Buy Your Vote in Minneapolis
PACs will flood this Novemberâs election in Minneapolis with almost $2 million, most of that going to boost the chances of Mayor Jacob Frey and centrist City Council candidates. Whoâs bankrolling this fundraising bonanza, and what do they want in return?
âCall It the Clown Carâ: An Oral History of Minneapolisâs 35-Candidate 2013 Mayoral Election
Thirty-five candidates. Three dozen debates. Two unrelated pirate-centric elements. The first real test of ranked-choice voting and, finally, a new mayor.
âSo Much Chaosâ: MN Orgs Reeling as Trump and Musk Dismantle Foreign Aid
Cutting off aid to other countries will have a negative effect much closer to home.
Letâs Taco âBout Politics: Racketâs Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Jazz Hampton
We stopped by Nicoâs Tacos and Agave Bar to talk about his app, supporting immigrant-owned businesses, and growing up in the restaurant industry.
Letâs Taco âBout Politics: Racketâs Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Omar Fateh
We stopped by Pineda Tacos Plus on East Lake Street to talk about the bipartisan legislation heâs spearheaded, elevating community voices, and Somali coffee culture.
Letâs Taco âBout Politics: Racketâs Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate DeWayne Davis
We stopped by Britoâs Burrito in Stevens Square with the Rev. Dr. to talk about the importance of vision, encampment sweeps, and how his faith informs his politics.
Letâs Taco âBout Politics: Racketâs Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Emily Koski
We stopped by Ărale Mexican Eats with the Minneapolis City Council member to talk labor, the All of Mpls rift, and shopping at Costco.
How to Win Votes and Influence Neighbors: City Politics as a Way Forward in Dire Times
Here are 6 tips and tricks for increasing your civic engagement, courtesy of one civically engaged Minneapolis attorney.
