Alexis Johnson

16 hours ago | axios.com | Chrissy Suttles |Alexis Johnson |Ryan Deto

πŸŽ“ Carnegie Mellon President Farnam Jahanian and Allegheny College President Ronald Cole were among 200 university leaders who signed a letter Tuesday denouncing the Trump administration's "political interference and coercive use of public research funding." (Letter)🏠Our region ranks 16th worst for air quality in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association's annual "State of the Air" report, which found that 46% of Americans are living in places with failing grades for air quality.

5 days ago | hoodline.com | Alexis Johnson

Source: City of MinneapolisMinneapolis gears up to tangibly transform its cityscape with a hefty $225 million budget aimed at bolstering infrastructure within the 2025 construction season. The ambitious agenda put forth by the City's Public Works Department involves an extensive array of projects, including the resurfacing of 9.3 miles of streets, the fine-grained reconstruction of 1.6 miles, and the revamp of two crucial Greenway bridges, as detailed by official statements.

6 days ago | hoodline.com | Alexis Johnson

In a recent operation coordinated by the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), a man was taken into custody following the discovery of a so-called ghost gun in his possession. The arrest was part of a larger effort to tackle the increasing concern over untraceable firearms. According to the MPD's social media post, the suspect was stopped at the corner of Franklin & Chicago Avenues after a tip from an informant and subsequent police surveillance.

6 days ago | hoodline.com | Alexis Johnson

Source: Minneapolis Park & Recreation BoardGet ready to strap on those helmets and lace up those walking shoes, because the Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park is getting some fancy trail improvements this spring. For those who've felt the frustration of a less-than-smooth bike trail or the confusion of an ill-placed sign, relief is on the horizon.

6 days ago | hoodline.com | Alexis Johnson

Source: Minneapolis Park & Recreation BoardFor those looking to hit the links this summer, Play Golf Minneapolis is advertising that there are still a number of spots available across their leagues. Ideal for swinging into the warmer months, these openings are at six distinct courses throughout the city. As reported by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, league play is set to kick off the week of May 5, so it's best to move quickly to secure a tee time.