Minneapolis, MN news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026

In Minneapolis, MN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026: MPS cancels school closure plan. Also: Over 100,000 people attended a No Kings protest, FOX 9 reports; Minneapolis to pay over $2 million to six people in 2020 unrest excessive force case. Weather: Expect mostly cloudy skies, 50 to 52°F, light winds up to 5 mph, and about a fifth of an inch of rain, so bring an umbrella.

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Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent cancels plan to close schools.Patch · Oct 14, 1:47 PM
Over 100,000 people attended a No Kings protest, FOX 9 reports.FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Oct 14, 2:09 PM
Minneapolis to pay over $2 million to six people in 2020 unrest excessive force case.MinneapoliMedia · Oct 14, 12:07 AM

News & local government

Minneapolis worker files federal charges against union over unlawful dues demands.National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation · Oct 14, 3:29 PM
MN PUC chair Katie Sieben discusses utility affordability.FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Oct 13, 2:03 PM

Safety & emergencies

Demuth announced public safety proposals at an event with the Minneapolis Police Federation on Oct. 12.KNSI · Oct 12, 1:27 PM

Business & new openings

Minneapolis Planning Commission advances tougher data center rules before November moratorium deadline.MinneapoliMedia · Oct 14, 12:07 AM
Minnesota Renaissance Festival strikes long-term deal to remain on its current site.The Business Journals · Oct 9, 11:54 AM

Schools & kids

Some Twin Cities school districts are growing while others shrink, Patch reports.Patch · Oct 14, 10:40 AM

Sports

Vikings match a rare feat by the 1991 Bills, but with a different formula.Bring Me the Sports · Oct 14, 12:38 PM

Culture & arts

Review: Icon For Hire celebrated Scripted's 15th anniversary at Fine Line in Minneapolis.Rock DNA Magazine · Oct 14, 9:29 AM
Sting performed with his new rock trio at a Minneapolis show, per Star Tribune.Star Tribune · Oct 14, 6:07 AM

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