Parks
Park Board to vacate 3 encampments, citing safety risks
The Park Board said it's already vacated encampments at Elliot and Kenwood parks.
Vote on Wednesday to repeal nudity ordinance in Minneapolis parks
The current ordinance allows only men to be topless in city parks.
Reports: Child sexually assaulted at Powderhorn Park encampment
Authorities are now investigating.
St. Paul opens Phalen Beach for the summer
The beach had initially been shut down due to the coronairus.
Minneapolis clarifies how it will deal with problem animals in city parks
Wildlife, such as beavers, have caused problems in some areas of the city.
Minneapolis reclaims No. 1 national ranking for parks
St. Paul landed third place in the Trust for Public Land's assessment.
Minneapolis considering extending parkway closures by a month
More than 20 miles of parkways and roads have been closed to drivers to boost space for pedestrians.
Coronavirus: Guidelines for spending time outdoors this summer
The Minnesota DNR has released advice for outdoor recreation.
Minneapolis to close playgrounds, skate parks, and sports courts
It's following similar steps taken in St. Paul.
Mpls. threatens closures as people still aren't social distancing at parks
It could lead to the closure of playgrounds and athletic courts.
Woman squeezes into baby swing, gets stuck at Minneapolis park
It happened nearly a year to the day of the famous tailpipe teen incident.
Spikes found sticking out of the ground at Minneapolis dog park
There haven't been any reports of injuries.
Calhoun streets, park set to be renamed as Bde Maka Ska
A Mpls. Park Board committee is taking up the proposal Wednesday.