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Progress from 2024: Minneapolis Adds 574 New Homes with Adaptive Reuse: https://streets.mn/2026/02/09/progress-from-2024-minneapolis-adds-574-new-homes-with-adaptive-reuse/
Through adaptive reuse, Minneapolis turned office space into 574 apartments. Possible new State legislature may make this e...
Through adaptive reuse, Minneapolis turned office space into 574 apartments. Possible new State legislature may make this e...
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Progress from 2024: Minneapolis Adds 574 New Homes with Adaptive Reuse: https://streets.mn/2026/02/09/progress-from-2024-minneapolis-adds-574-new-homes-with-adaptive-reuse/
Through adaptive reuse, Minneapolis turned office space into 574 apartments. Possible new State legislature may make this e...
Through adaptive reuse, Minneapolis turned office space into 574 apartments. Possible new State legislature may make this e...
Who Was Bishop Henry Whipple?: https://streets.mn/2026/02/06/who-was-bishop-henry-whipple/
The Whipple Federal Building has become infamous during Operation Metro Surge, but few know about the person for whom it's named and what he stood for.
The Whipple Federal Building has become infamous during Operation Metro Surge, but few know about the person for whom it's named and what he stood for.
February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Who Was Bishop Henry Whipple?: https://streets.mn/2026/02/06/who-was-bishop-henry-whipple/
The Whipple Federal Building has become infamous during Operation Metro Surge, but few know about the person for whom it's named and what he stood for.
The Whipple Federal Building has become infamous during Operation Metro Surge, but few know about the person for whom it's named and what he stood for.
Twin Cities to Fargo: A Maximalist Approach: https://streets.mn/2026/02/05/twin-cities-to-fargo-a-maximalist-approach/
Reflecting on a ride on the Michigan Line and underutilized train lines.
Reflecting on a ride on the Michigan Line and underutilized train lines.
February 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Twin Cities to Fargo: A Maximalist Approach: https://streets.mn/2026/02/05/twin-cities-to-fargo-a-maximalist-approach/
Reflecting on a ride on the Michigan Line and underutilized train lines.
Reflecting on a ride on the Michigan Line and underutilized train lines.
National Links: City Lists are Bunk: https://streets.mn/2026/02/04/national-links-city-lists-are-bunk/
Electric car research in California, LA metro doesn't want more riders, and more.
Electric car research in California, LA metro doesn't want more riders, and more.
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
National Links: City Lists are Bunk: https://streets.mn/2026/02/04/national-links-city-lists-are-bunk/
Electric car research in California, LA metro doesn't want more riders, and more.
Electric car research in California, LA metro doesn't want more riders, and more.
How Minnesota Gives Transit Riders The Royale Treatment: https://streets.mn/2026/02/02/how-minnesota-gives-transit-riders-the-royale-treatment/
We chat with Metro Transit, MnDOT, and the Transit App to learn more about the partnership that gave everyone in Minnesota premium access in the app.
We chat with Metro Transit, MnDOT, and the Transit App to learn more about the partnership that gave everyone in Minnesota premium access in the app.
February 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
How Minnesota Gives Transit Riders The Royale Treatment: https://streets.mn/2026/02/02/how-minnesota-gives-transit-riders-the-royale-treatment/
We chat with Metro Transit, MnDOT, and the Transit App to learn more about the partnership that gave everyone in Minnesota premium access in the app.
We chat with Metro Transit, MnDOT, and the Transit App to learn more about the partnership that gave everyone in Minnesota premium access in the app.
Event: Coming Together as Community: https://streets.mn/2026/01/30/event-coming-together-as-community/
An upcoming event on Feb. 14.
An upcoming event on Feb. 14.
January 30, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Event: Coming Together as Community: https://streets.mn/2026/01/30/event-coming-together-as-community/
An upcoming event on Feb. 14.
An upcoming event on Feb. 14.
Traffic Calming in Whittier During a Vigil for Alex Pretti: https://streets.mn/2026/01/28/traffic-calming-in-whittier-during-a-vigil-for-alex-pretti/
Transportation networks of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers are resilient and adaptive to sudden changes. A recent gathering in Whittier was a n...
Transportation networks of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers are resilient and adaptive to sudden changes. A recent gathering in Whittier was a n...
January 28, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Traffic Calming in Whittier During a Vigil for Alex Pretti: https://streets.mn/2026/01/28/traffic-calming-in-whittier-during-a-vigil-for-alex-pretti/
Transportation networks of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers are resilient and adaptive to sudden changes. A recent gathering in Whittier was a n...
Transportation networks of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers are resilient and adaptive to sudden changes. A recent gathering in Whittier was a n...
Legislators Talk About Desired Data Center Policy: https://streets.mn/2026/01/27/legislators-talk-about-desired-data-center-policy/
Minnesota lawmakers seek data center guardrails, targeting billionaire tax breaks and opaque NDAs to prioritize grid reliability, environmental reviews, and local r...
Minnesota lawmakers seek data center guardrails, targeting billionaire tax breaks and opaque NDAs to prioritize grid reliability, environmental reviews, and local r...
January 27, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Legislators Talk About Desired Data Center Policy: https://streets.mn/2026/01/27/legislators-talk-about-desired-data-center-policy/
Minnesota lawmakers seek data center guardrails, targeting billionaire tax breaks and opaque NDAs to prioritize grid reliability, environmental reviews, and local r...
Minnesota lawmakers seek data center guardrails, targeting billionaire tax breaks and opaque NDAs to prioritize grid reliability, environmental reviews, and local r...
There Are No Safe Streets under Fascist Occupation: https://streets.mn/2026/01/23/there-are-no-safe-streets-under-fascist-occupation/
ICE surveillance and "occupation" are hollowing out Twin Cities' cultural corridors.
ICE surveillance and "occupation" are hollowing out Twin Cities' cultural corridors.
January 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
There Are No Safe Streets under Fascist Occupation: https://streets.mn/2026/01/23/there-are-no-safe-streets-under-fascist-occupation/
ICE surveillance and "occupation" are hollowing out Twin Cities' cultural corridors.
ICE surveillance and "occupation" are hollowing out Twin Cities' cultural corridors.
National Links: A Demographic Time Bomb: https://streets.mn/2026/01/22/national-links-a-demographic-time-bomb/
January 22, 2026 at 11:25 PM
National Links: A Demographic Time Bomb: https://streets.mn/2026/01/22/national-links-a-demographic-time-bomb/
Bloomington’s South Loop and Old Shakopee Road: How Much of a Barrier?: https://streets.mn/2026/01/20/bloomingtons-south-loop-and-old-shakopee-road-how-much-of-a-barrier/
A massive seven-lane road in Bloomington’s South Loop carries fewer than 4,000 cars daily—raising the question: Why not right...
A massive seven-lane road in Bloomington’s South Loop carries fewer than 4,000 cars daily—raising the question: Why not right...
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Bloomington’s South Loop and Old Shakopee Road: How Much of a Barrier?: https://streets.mn/2026/01/20/bloomingtons-south-loop-and-old-shakopee-road-how-much-of-a-barrier/
A massive seven-lane road in Bloomington’s South Loop carries fewer than 4,000 cars daily—raising the question: Why not right...
A massive seven-lane road in Bloomington’s South Loop carries fewer than 4,000 cars daily—raising the question: Why not right...
National Links: The First Transit Route: https://streets.mn/2026/01/19/national-links-the-first-transit-route/
Cambridge research proves bike lanes work, Pascal’s transit history warns against classism, and Toronto’s airport becomes an urban node. Plus: costly elevators and LA’s care-based safety.
Cambridge research proves bike lanes work, Pascal’s transit history warns against classism, and Toronto’s airport becomes an urban node. Plus: costly elevators and LA’s care-based safety.
January 19, 2026 at 7:18 PM
National Links: The First Transit Route: https://streets.mn/2026/01/19/national-links-the-first-transit-route/
Cambridge research proves bike lanes work, Pascal’s transit history warns against classism, and Toronto’s airport becomes an urban node. Plus: costly elevators and LA’s care-based safety.
Cambridge research proves bike lanes work, Pascal’s transit history warns against classism, and Toronto’s airport becomes an urban node. Plus: costly elevators and LA’s care-based safety.
The Students Shaping Urbanist Advocacy: https://streets.mn/2026/01/15/the-students-shaping-urbanist-advocacy/
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The Students Shaping Urbanist Advocacy: https://streets.mn/2026/01/15/the-students-shaping-urbanist-advocacy/
Reflections of a Former Streets.mn Chair: https://streets.mn/2026/01/09/reflections-of-a-former-streets-mn-chair/
Reflections on the evolution of Streets.mn since the pandemic by former Co-Chair Glen Johnson
Reflections on the evolution of Streets.mn since the pandemic by former Co-Chair Glen Johnson
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Reflections of a Former Streets.mn Chair: https://streets.mn/2026/01/09/reflections-of-a-former-streets-mn-chair/
Reflections on the evolution of Streets.mn since the pandemic by former Co-Chair Glen Johnson
Reflections on the evolution of Streets.mn since the pandemic by former Co-Chair Glen Johnson
Northstar: Never Given a Chance: https://streets.mn/2026/01/08/northstar-never-given-a-chance/
With the Northstar Line now shut down, I reminisce about our short-lived commuter rail, how history is repeating itself with this shut down, and what the future holds for the transit system of the Twin...
With the Northstar Line now shut down, I reminisce about our short-lived commuter rail, how history is repeating itself with this shut down, and what the future holds for the transit system of the Twin...
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Northstar: Never Given a Chance: https://streets.mn/2026/01/08/northstar-never-given-a-chance/
With the Northstar Line now shut down, I reminisce about our short-lived commuter rail, how history is repeating itself with this shut down, and what the future holds for the transit system of the Twin...
With the Northstar Line now shut down, I reminisce about our short-lived commuter rail, how history is repeating itself with this shut down, and what the future holds for the transit system of the Twin...
Protecting Our Wells and Groundwater in Elko New Market: https://streets.mn/2026/01/06/protecting-our-wells-and-groundwater-in-elko-new-market/
Elko New Market’s heavy groundwater pumping harms private wells, sparking resident outrage, legal options, and calls for stronger water protections over...
Elko New Market’s heavy groundwater pumping harms private wells, sparking resident outrage, legal options, and calls for stronger water protections over...
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Protecting Our Wells and Groundwater in Elko New Market: https://streets.mn/2026/01/06/protecting-our-wells-and-groundwater-in-elko-new-market/
Elko New Market’s heavy groundwater pumping harms private wells, sparking resident outrage, legal options, and calls for stronger water protections over...
Elko New Market’s heavy groundwater pumping harms private wells, sparking resident outrage, legal options, and calls for stronger water protections over...
Mobility Scavenging: Filling the gaps of transportation with Evie: https://streets.mn/2026/01/05/mobility-scavenging-filling-the-gaps-of-transportation-with-evie/
An anecdotal account of getting around car-forward infrastructure, without a car. How a Twin Cities-based car share organization can ...
An anecdotal account of getting around car-forward infrastructure, without a car. How a Twin Cities-based car share organization can ...
January 5, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Mobility Scavenging: Filling the gaps of transportation with Evie: https://streets.mn/2026/01/05/mobility-scavenging-filling-the-gaps-of-transportation-with-evie/
An anecdotal account of getting around car-forward infrastructure, without a car. How a Twin Cities-based car share organization can ...
An anecdotal account of getting around car-forward infrastructure, without a car. How a Twin Cities-based car share organization can ...
Dibble & Hornstein: Friends Who Legislate Together Stay Together: https://streets.mn/2026/01/01/dibble-hornstein-friends-who-legislate-together-stay-together/
We chat with Scott Dibble and Frank Hornstein about how their friendship and transportation advocacy shaped their legislative careers.
We chat with Scott Dibble and Frank Hornstein about how their friendship and transportation advocacy shaped their legislative careers.
January 1, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Dibble & Hornstein: Friends Who Legislate Together Stay Together: https://streets.mn/2026/01/01/dibble-hornstein-friends-who-legislate-together-stay-together/
We chat with Scott Dibble and Frank Hornstein about how their friendship and transportation advocacy shaped their legislative careers.
We chat with Scott Dibble and Frank Hornstein about how their friendship and transportation advocacy shaped their legislative careers.
The Accidental Backbone: A 100-Year History of Incrementalism on Highway 36: https://streets.mn/2025/12/31/the-accidental-backbone-a-100-year-history-of-incrementalism-on-highway-36/
Highway 36 evolved from a 1930s "disjointed mess" into a critical regional "backbone," shaped by reactive suburba...
Highway 36 evolved from a 1930s "disjointed mess" into a critical regional "backbone," shaped by reactive suburba...
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Accidental Backbone: A 100-Year History of Incrementalism on Highway 36: https://streets.mn/2025/12/31/the-accidental-backbone-a-100-year-history-of-incrementalism-on-highway-36/
Highway 36 evolved from a 1930s "disjointed mess" into a critical regional "backbone," shaped by reactive suburba...
Highway 36 evolved from a 1930s "disjointed mess" into a critical regional "backbone," shaped by reactive suburba...
National Links: A Tramway for Paris: https://streets.mn/2025/12/30/national-links-a-tramway-for-paris/
Paris prioritizes speed and equity with aerial transit, while quiet, walkable, salt-free streets prove that livable, people-centered urban design boosts both value and joy.
Paris prioritizes speed and equity with aerial transit, while quiet, walkable, salt-free streets prove that livable, people-centered urban design boosts both value and joy.
December 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
National Links: A Tramway for Paris: https://streets.mn/2025/12/30/national-links-a-tramway-for-paris/
Paris prioritizes speed and equity with aerial transit, while quiet, walkable, salt-free streets prove that livable, people-centered urban design boosts both value and joy.
Paris prioritizes speed and equity with aerial transit, while quiet, walkable, salt-free streets prove that livable, people-centered urban design boosts both value and joy.
The “Pines to Palms” in Northfield: A Biography of Highway 3: https://streets.mn/2025/12/29/the-pines-to-palms-in-northfield-a-biography-of-highway-3/
A personal and historical biography of Highway 3 in Northfield, exploring how a familiar road became a boundary shaping a community
A personal and historical biography of Highway 3 in Northfield, exploring how a familiar road became a boundary shaping a community
December 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The “Pines to Palms” in Northfield: A Biography of Highway 3: https://streets.mn/2025/12/29/the-pines-to-palms-in-northfield-a-biography-of-highway-3/
A personal and historical biography of Highway 3 in Northfield, exploring how a familiar road became a boundary shaping a community
A personal and historical biography of Highway 3 in Northfield, exploring how a familiar road became a boundary shaping a community
National Links: Air Quality Reductions from Pricing: https://streets.mn/2025/12/26/national-links-air-quality-reductions-from-pricing/
NYC congestion pricing slashes pollution, but Dallas transit faces tax-cap tension. Meanwhile, city-builder games reveal our car-centric design, and housing need...
NYC congestion pricing slashes pollution, but Dallas transit faces tax-cap tension. Meanwhile, city-builder games reveal our car-centric design, and housing need...
December 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
National Links: Air Quality Reductions from Pricing: https://streets.mn/2025/12/26/national-links-air-quality-reductions-from-pricing/
NYC congestion pricing slashes pollution, but Dallas transit faces tax-cap tension. Meanwhile, city-builder games reveal our car-centric design, and housing need...
NYC congestion pricing slashes pollution, but Dallas transit faces tax-cap tension. Meanwhile, city-builder games reveal our car-centric design, and housing need...
Rerouted Lives: How Route 52 Transformed West St. Paul: https://streets.mn/2025/12/23/rerouted-lives-how-route-52-transformed-west-st-paul/
In the 1960s, St. Paul’s West Side Flats were razed for highway and industrial development: displacing families, shuttering businesses, and leaving lasting ...
In the 1960s, St. Paul’s West Side Flats were razed for highway and industrial development: displacing families, shuttering businesses, and leaving lasting ...
December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Rerouted Lives: How Route 52 Transformed West St. Paul: https://streets.mn/2025/12/23/rerouted-lives-how-route-52-transformed-west-st-paul/
In the 1960s, St. Paul’s West Side Flats were razed for highway and industrial development: displacing families, shuttering businesses, and leaving lasting ...
In the 1960s, St. Paul’s West Side Flats were razed for highway and industrial development: displacing families, shuttering businesses, and leaving lasting ...
Deer Highway: How the U.S. Route 14 Reconstruction was Retrofitted to Prevent Wildlife Collisions: https://streets.mn/2025/12/19/deer-highway-how-the-u-s-route-14-reconstruction-was-retrofitted-to-prevent-wildlife-collisions/
A quiet culvert along Highway 14 reveals how Minnesota engineers retro...
A quiet culvert along Highway 14 reveals how Minnesota engineers retro...
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Deer Highway: How the U.S. Route 14 Reconstruction was Retrofitted to Prevent Wildlife Collisions: https://streets.mn/2025/12/19/deer-highway-how-the-u-s-route-14-reconstruction-was-retrofitted-to-prevent-wildlife-collisions/
A quiet culvert along Highway 14 reveals how Minnesota engineers retro...
A quiet culvert along Highway 14 reveals how Minnesota engineers retro...
How We Ride in the Dark: https://streets.mn/2025/12/18/how-we-ride-in-the-dark/
Thieves are stealing more than wire from Twin Cities streetlights: They’re stealing our safety, our choices, and our ability to live car-free.
Thieves are stealing more than wire from Twin Cities streetlights: They’re stealing our safety, our choices, and our ability to live car-free.
December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How We Ride in the Dark: https://streets.mn/2025/12/18/how-we-ride-in-the-dark/
Thieves are stealing more than wire from Twin Cities streetlights: They’re stealing our safety, our choices, and our ability to live car-free.
Thieves are stealing more than wire from Twin Cities streetlights: They’re stealing our safety, our choices, and our ability to live car-free.