Politics
āCall It the Clown Carā: An Oral History of Minneapolisās 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.
āSo Much Chaosā: 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.
Letās Taco āBout Politics: Racketās Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Jazz Hampton
We stopped by Nicoās Tacos and Agave Bar to talk about his app, supporting immigrant-owned businesses, and growing up in the restaurant industry.
Letās Taco āBout Politics: Racketās Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Omar Fateh
We stopped by Pineda Tacos Plus on East Lake Street to talk about the bipartisan legislation heās spearheaded, elevating community voices, and Somali coffee culture.
Letās Taco āBout Politics: Racketās Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate DeWayne Davis
We stopped by Britoās Burrito in Stevens Square with the Rev. Dr. to talk about the importance of vision, encampment sweeps, and how his faith informs his politics.
Letās Taco āBout Politics: Racketās Mayoral Mexican Food Interview With Candidate Emily Koski
We stopped by Ćrale 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.
Democrats Ran Away From Walzās Vision and Accomplishments. It Cost Them.
The Democratic machine snuffed out the greatest strengths of its VP selection.
A Runaway Hit, the āCeasefireā Hat From This Local Print Shop Is as Relevant as Ever
While the Harris-Walz hats that inspired it head to Goodwill, Bench Pressed's election-season merch remainsāunfortunatelyāterribly timely.
What Matters to 20-Something MN Voters, In Their Own Words
Five voters take the mic and talk student protests, inflation, political division, and more.
