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Construction progress of the U.S. Bank Stadium (new Minnesota Vikings stadium), as seen from the Haaf Ramp in Downtown East, Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 3 December 2015.

The Minneapolis City Council significantly amended its Prevailing Wage Ordinance today.  The revised ordinance will go into effect following publication (generally 8 days after the approval of the revisions).  Accordingly, the revisions will likely be finalized before July 1, 2016. The revisions provide individuals with a private right of action for violations (they can sue…

Minneapolis panoramaOn January 15, 2016, the Minneapolis City Council first introduced proposed revisions to the Minneapolis Prevailing Wage Ordinance.  The initial draft was revised on April 13, 2016, and on May 27, 2016, the City Council referred the proposed ordinance to the Ways and Means Committee.  So, what’s in store for Minnesota public works contractors? Not…