
Newsletter focused on local Minneapolis politics and resident stories. www.betterminneapolis.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 120 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNews CommentaryNews | |||

The Reform Agenda
Minneapolis must ask itself what it wants from the police and how we’re going to prioritize our public safety dollars. Chief O’Hara resigned on the heels of the 6th Anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, an occasion that saw communi... more
It is 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and we are pulling an earlier version of the newsletter to report that Chief O'Hara has resigned. An investigation into his conduct contained "concerning substantiated findings," though no details have been officially provi... more
Memorial Day is here and with it the unofficial beginning of summer. You can now wear white. For some, the start of summer is the solstice, which this year falls on Sunday, June 21. But don’t let the sunshine fool you. When it comes to cooperation an... more
Monday night at the VFW in Uptown, a familiar argument played out. Residents gathered to review reconstruction plans for Lyndale Avenue, and the room quickly divided along predictable lines. Business owners raised concerns about extended construction... more
On Thursday, May 14, Mayor Frey announced that Agape Movement was his choice to be the city’s development partner for the Peoples’ Way. Our research has found no evidence that the group has the “relevant experience” or “financial qualifications” nece... more
Introduction
Josh Bassais wants Hennepin County to do its job, on public safety, housing, transit, and county services, and he has a plan to get there. Central to his pitch is better collaboration across levels of government, particularly with the s... more
This essay is for all the mothers with cracked hands, scarred bellies and breasts, and fantasies of what life might have been like without children.
Brunch and Flowers
A typical image of Mother’s Day is brunch and flowers and a day off from the reg... more
Impressions from the Mayor and City Council Speeches
Watching the press conference in which Council President Payne, Vice President Osman, and Ward 2 Council Member Wonsley responded to Mayor Frey’s 2026 State of the City address left me with severa... 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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