Minneapolis, iftar and City Council

City attorney says Muslim Minneapolis City Council members can’t host iftar in a city building
Several Muslim Minneapolis City Council members say they’re disappointed that the city attorney has put the brakes on their plan to hold an iftar Friday in a city building using city funds. An iftar is the meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break fast during Ramadan.
Minneapolis City Council members cancel iftar planned at city building
A group of Muslim Minneapolis City Council members canceled a Ramadan event scheduled to be held at a city building after being informed they couldn't use city resources to host a religious event.
Here's what Minneapolis residents think of the city's plan to overhaul Franklin Avenue
City leaders have announced plans to renovate a popular stretch of Franklin Avenue, and residents have thoughts. WCCO's Jason Rantala has the story.
Andrea Jenkins will not seek reelection to Minneapolis City Council
Jenkins was elected to the Minneapolis City Council in 2017, becoming the first Black transgender woman to serve on the board’s history.
Minneapolis cancels planned iftar, citing separation of church and state
Minneapolis City Council members have canceled a planned iftar, after city officials raised concerns about hosting a religious event with public funds.
Iftar event planned by city council members canceled after city leaders say its unconstitutional
The event was going to be held at the public service building, according to an Instagram post by City Councilor Jamal Osman.
Minneapolis City Council OKs demolition of 1914 grain mill along Hiawatha Avenue
Another grain mill is slated for demolition on Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis, which would make it the fourth out of nine ...
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Are there only four bars in Minneapolis?
Social media was abuzz in the wake of the new season of the Neflix hit, which is set in Minneapolis, with questions about the ...
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New concerns over Minneapolis violence prevention funding decisions
Minneapolis City Council members are raising new questions about a proposed $643,632 contract for Rev. Jerry McAfee’s violence interruption organization, Salem Inc., after McAfee blasted the council ...
Violence prevention worker for city of Minneapolis shot, injured on city's North Side
Jerry McAfee speaks to the media surrounded by Violence Interrupters and other violence prevention worker after a Minneapolis ...
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Minneapolis will explore pedestrian plan for George Floyd Square after council overrides mayor’s veto
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to move forward with a study that explores turning the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue into a pedestrian mall.
Minneapolis City Council Overturns Mayor’s Veto On George Floyd Square
The Minneapolis City Council overturned Mayor Jacob Frey's previous veto, but the contentious debate over George Floyd Square ...
Readers Write: Minneapolis City Council, International Women’s Day protests
Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne’s latest commentary offers a good illustration of his mindset and that of ...