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A Star Tribune spokesman on Wednesday confirmed the company reached a deal with Legacy Investing, the firm that transformed part of downtown’s Sleep Number Building into a data center for artificial intelligence and cloud computing:

Data center developer signs deal to buy Minnesota Star Tribune’s shuttered North Loop printing plantThe 13-acre property is one of downtown Minneapolis’ last large industrial sites.www.startribune.com

People named Ryan, Rian or Rhyan — but definitely not Brian or Bryan — have descended on Minnesota.

Look out Minnesota, the Ryans are hereAn estimated 2,000 people with the name Ryan gathered at the Mall of America on Friday to celebrate their Ryanness.www.startribune.com

It is really cool when a movie theatre (re)opens!!

Maplewood movie theater to reopen, playing second-run and retro filmsThe Plaza, which first opened in 1967, was one of thousands of theaters across the country to close during the pandemic.www.startribune.com

Twin Cities police departments said they did not share the data with federal agencies. Records obtained by the Star Tribune show federal agencies had a means of accessing that data anyway:

Police searched Twin Cities license plate cameras for immigration enforcement during ICE surgeFederal agencies were able to access the typically confidential data through partnerships with law enforcement around the country.www.startribune.com

I will always love him

Everyone’s bringing their toys outside in Minneapolis today — bicycles motorcycles sports cars and art

Minneapolis leaders say Operation Metro Surge did over $700 million in damage, from an estimate of $203 million made in February:

Minneapolis leaders say Operation Metro Surge did over $700 million in damageMinneapolis city officials announced details of the new economic impact estimates Wednesday.www.startribune.com

Impacts from Operation Metro Surge, high fuel prices and federal cuts to food assistance are piling on each other right now (gift link):

Operation Metro Surge has receded, but food shelf demand is still setting recordsThe state is on track to set a fifth consecutive record for annual visits to food shelves.www.startribune.com

Biked around the St Croix today

I've seen a lot of local officials not get along over the years here and elsewhere, but never heard of anything like this:

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the City Council have entered couples counselingThe city has hired a consultant for up to $1.4 million to, among other things, help the leaders get along. They met privately last week and set ground rules.www.startribune.com

The motion passed on a voice vote after Nadeau asked the crowd if they “would like to have a short 30-seconds stand in silence for Derek Chauvin.”

Moment of silence for Chauvin at GOP state convention sparks blowbackThe brief moment of silent prayer for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of second-degree murder in George Floyd’s killing was not planned by party leaders.www.startribune.com

inject this straight into my veins please

For a second time, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed a measure that would temporarily give tenants more time to catch up on rent payments in the wake of Operation Metro Surge:

Frey again vetoes measure giving tenants more time to pay rent after Metro SurgeThe mayor of Minneapolis said more time won’t improve outcomes. The council president said residents “deserve solutions, not vetoes.”www.startribune.com

Housing advocates say rental assistance from the public has dried up as immigrant families still face displacement after Operation Metro Surge. Gift link:

Eviction filings were down during ICE surge. Now they’re ahead of 2025’s record pace.Housing advocates say rental assistance from the public has dried up as immigrant families still face displacement after Operation Metro Surge.www.startribune.com

my favorite thing about film fests and seeing things before they’re in wide release is you can easily find who was in your screening by looking at the movie’s most recent letterboxd reviews 👀

ICE agent charged with two felonies for pointing his gun at motorists during Operation Metro Surge:

ICE agent charged with two felonies for pointing his gun at motorists during Operation Metro SurgeHennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said a nationwide warrant has been issued in the first criminal charges against an ICE agent for on-duty actions during the surge.www.startribune.com

Long faces quickly filled the room in the Northeast Recreation Center on Thursday, April 9, when city staff debuted the new designs to artists and property owners in and around Quincy Street:

Anxiety, uncertainty as Minneapolis presents yet another design for artsy Quincy StreetArtists say the area “has some magic in it” and doesn’t need a splashy reconstruction.www.startribune.com

Fans just trying to stay warm, all the heating lamps are out. Windy, rainy and 38 degrees right now

There’s a power outage at Target Field, about an hour before first pitch of the home opener. Screens are black, no music playing and concessions can’t ring anybody up

There's something for everyone!

Minneapolis’ SexWorld is long gone, but you can own a piece of it from this online auctionThe legendary North Loop store, which closed last summer after 32 years in business, has listed hundreds of items — some cheeky and unique, some mundane.www.startribune.com