In a closed session on Friday, the City Council agreed to file a lawsuit against Time Warner, owner of the city's cable franchise. The lawsuit is in response to the media company's refusal to dedicate 25 percent of the city's channel capacity for public access use.
COUNCIL APPROVES HENNEPIN THEATERS DEAL
On a 9-2 vote, the City Council on Friday approved a controversial agreement that would turn over management of its three downtown theaters to a group controlled by media giant Clear Channel.
WALKER LIBRARY WILL FIX ROOF
The Walker Library will finally get a chance to patch its leaky roof, though it may still face the wrecker's ball.
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