Minneapolis, MN
Court lifts injunction on Minneapolis 2040 plan
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has lifted an injunction that had blocked parts of Minneapolis’ 2040 plan from moving forward.
The Hennepin County District Court issued the injunction over a lawsuit brought by environmental groups who claim the plan would violate Minnesota’s Environmental Rights Act.
The lawsuit, in its third appeal, claims that the 2040 plan, which would increase housing availability in the city, would cause environmental damage by increasing residential density.
The 2040 plan ends single-family house zoning in favor of duplexes and triplexes. Under the previous court ruling, the city would have had to revert to its 2030 plan.
However, the Court of Appeals found that the district court overstepped its authority in its decision, putting the burden of proof on the city instead of the plaintiffs.
Efforts are also underway in the state legislature to bring an end to the lawsuit. The Minnesota Supreme Court previously ruled that comprehensive plans were subject to the Environmental Rights Act. Legislation passed by the Minnesota House last week would exempt comprehensive plans by metro cities from environmental reviews. That piece of legislation still needs approval from the Senate.
In a statement to FOX 9 from his office, Mayor Frey wrote: “The battle we’ve been fighting in the courts highlights the clear need for a change in state law. Today’s news is a step in the right direction, and we are appreciative of legislative efforts to act in providing clarity for not only Minneapolis but for cities across Minnesota.”
Doors Open Minneapolis is growing to become one of the more anticipated events of the and this weekend is your chance to get in on the action.
From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, participants can choose venues they’d like to explore and get a closer look at areas typically closed off to the public.
Details on the event can be found online.
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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