Star Tribune is reporting Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the $1.9 billion budget passed Tuesday by the City Council due to “serious concerns over fiscal responsibility.” This comes after the council approved a levy increase smaller than the 8.1% proposed by Frey in August. They also made changes to Frey’s proposed budget by directing funding to public safety initiatives and “specific nonprofits and projects, including the Latino Center for Community Engagement, Mercado Central economic development project, One Southside Clinic project and Mni Sota Fund Indigenous Wealth Building Center.”
“Frey said the council’s budget would increase property taxes for years to come and cuts essentials like police recruitment, in favor of ‘pet projects.’”
Fox9 reports Steven Bailey, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into Park Tavern in St. Louis Park over Labor Day weekend, has plead not guilty to charges of third-degree murder, criminal vehicular homicide and driving under the influence. A trial date is set for May.
St. Cloud Live reports the number of families in ISD 742 experiencing homelessness has more than doubled. “Bynum began the 2024-25 academic year helping 300 families. As of Dec. 6, she and other Transitional Education Services staff are working with more than 600 families. She estimates that number could grow to around 1,000 by February.”
Also from the Star Tribune: MyPillow is suing Cobalt Funding Solutions alleging a 409% interest rate on a loan made in September.
Axios reports Cub Foods is lowering prices after a “soft couple of years.” “On Tuesday, parent company UNFI confirmed during an earnings call that the reductions are part of a strategy to be more competitive.”
KSTP reports residents of the Lowry Apartments in downtown St. Paul say they had little warning before the building was condemned by the city Monday. The city issued a statement saying all 71 occupants have been connected with temporary housing in nearby hotels.
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