Minnesota
The 11-Person Party Bike Car
A public art piece/commentary on alternative transportation, the Pedal Cloud is a Volkswagen chassis with seats for 10 pedalers and one driver.
Minneapolis Residents Take to Their Bikes
The Minneapolis area is already 2nd in the nation for the percentage of commuters who bike to work. With gas prices soaring, the number of bicyclists has soared. One route over the Mississippi River has seen a doubling of bikes from last year.
Property Values vs. Affordable Housing
In suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, homeowners are losing the battle to keep affordable housing our of their neighborhoods. This Pioneer Press article includes a video that nicely shows both sides of the issue.
Google Maps, Keep Out
North Oaks, Minnesota is one of a handful of towns pushing back on Google, claiming that their Street View feature is a violation of privacy.
Ad Hoc Ferry System Keeps Businesses Afloat
After MNDOT closed the Highway 43 bridge connecting Winona, MN to western Wisconsin, locals worried about the economic fallout from an extended closure. Within a week, a ferry and bus system was put in place.
Minnesotans Split Over Sod Farmland
Ham Lake, Minnesota, residents are torn over the best way to preserve the rural character of their St. Paul suburb.
A Neighborhood Revitalized By Books
A stretch of warehouses, parking lots, and rundown buildings in Minneapolis -- once envision as technology corridor -- has been instead been transformed into a thriving literary arts community, complete with new businesses and residences.
Sales Tax for Transit Catching on in Twin Cities
Five counties in metropolitan Minneapolis have approved the creation of a new quarter-cent sales tax that will be dedicated to funding transit projects.
Remembering Architect Ralph Rapson
The former dean of the University of Minnesota School of Architecture, and the designer of the original Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, passed away this weekend at age 93.
Interstate 35W Bridge Damaged in 2003, Photos Show
Photos taken in 2003 of the doomed Minneapolis bridge revealed warped gusset plates believed to have been a key point of failure in the 2007 collapse that killed 13 people.
Bending the Rules on Smoking Bans
Bars in Minneapolis have found a workaround to evade the state's ban on smoking in bars: stage "theater nights" and let all patrons be "actors" in a show that allows smoking.
Minnesota Falling Short on Transportation Funding
In a recently released report, it has been found that Minnesota's transportation funding cannot keep pace with the state's infrastructure needs -- leaving only enough to maintain existing roads, not build any new ones.
Twin Cities Commuters Boosting Bus Ridership
More suburban commuters around the Twin Cities are ditching their cars and riding the bus.
Questions Surround Blocked Development In St. Paul
An upscale mixed use development near downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, has been blocked by a city council vote, leaving many to wonder if the ruling was really the correct decision for the city.
Citywide Wi-Fi On Verge of Self-Sustainability In Minneapolis
The Minneapolis citywide wi-fi network is expected to become self-sustaining by February, according to officials.
Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalized For Renters, Owners and Retailers
The non-profit neighborhood housing group Hope Community has renovated ten houses, built 126 affordable rental units, and has two mixed income projects under way in one depressed and crime-ridden Minneapolis block.
Green Housing Meets Low Income
This article from Utne Reader looks at a green housing complex that aimed at an atypical market: low-income residents.
Lake Superior Threatened By Development
The health of Lake Superior is facing a serious threat from pollution and runoff caused by development along its shores, according to a panel of scientists.
Early Morning Commuters Take Toll On Suburban Roads
In suburban Minnesota, the number of people getting up early for pre-dawn commutes to the city is on the rise, and it's changing the way businesses operate and how towns handle the demand on their roads.
Suburban Officials Try To Build Sidewalks Amid Local Opposition
Facing residential opposition, city officials in suburban Minneapolis are having trouble getting sidewalks built in many neighborhoods. The residents argue that sidewalks are not needed in the suburbs.
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