
Newsletter focused on local Minneapolis politics and resident stories. www.betterminneapolis.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 138 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryGovernmentNews | |||

In the coming weeks, we plan to talk with Minneapolis officials about Mayor Frey’s budget. It’s set to be released Wednesday, August 12, and it’s already generating buzz. Residents are being told to expect layoffs of more than 100 city employees, alo... more
The Polls
If the polls taken in Minnesota since January 2026 are to be believed, Representative Angie Craig is in a tough race to win the DFL primary for U.S. Senate on August 11. North Star Dawn PAC, arguably the poll most favorable to Craig, showe... more
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is off to a rocky start. In April, at a panel discussion at Seattle University, she laughed and told wealthy residents leaving over taxes to go ahead and go. It was an odd moment for someone who protested Amazon as a union ... more
It was announced this week that the post-Modern Café will close to give the owner and staff a break. Restaurant staff have been working nonstop the last six months to provide meals to anyone who entered. Prices were removed from the menu. Donations w... more
Introduction
Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville (Ward 3) joined me this week to discuss a few of the recent issues to come before the council: drones, the Heritage Park housing emergency, the upcoming budget battles, and the current d... more
July 16
Thursday’s city council meeting was difficult to predict. Ward 10 Council Member Aisha Chughtai was on medical leave, leaving the council with 12 members present. Her absence may have pressured Ward 6 Council Member Jamal Osman to reconsider... more
Today, Wednesday July 15, I spoke with Enrique Velazquez, Minneapolis Director of Regulatory Services about the response to homelessness, encampments, open-air drug markets, and the city’s evolving strategy for getting people into safer, more stable ... more
Immediate Action
On July 16, the city council will vote on allocating $2.5 million from the Minneapolis Affordable Housing Trust Fund to relocate 212 households or approximately 685 residents.
The Instigator
Ward 5 Council Member Pearll Warren tou... more
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The show offers in-depth discussion of Minneapolis-area politics, local governance, and community impact around immigration enforcement, protests, and public safety. Episodes frequently connect national policy debates to Minneapolis' neighborhoods, business communities, and local institutions, often highlighting personal stories from residents and small business owners. A recurring thread is the tension between federal actions and local communities, with emphasis on accountability, civil liberties, restorative justice, and the role of institutions in shaping everyday life. Notably, coverage blends brisk political analysis with human-centered reporting, presenting listeners with both policy context and tangible, local consequences for reside... more
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