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Grand jury indicts 11 alleged Lows members amid federal gang crackdown

Grand jury indicts 11 alleged Lows members amid federal gang crackdown

Prosecutors say that the defendants are responsible for a spate of murders and attempted murders over the last three years targeting their rivals.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical

Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical

Some residents and business owners say they’re glad the city is putting resources towards improving the intersection’s infrastructure. But others say they don’t want the city tearing up the streets — at least before they feel the city has addressed their demands for justice.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minneapolis staff to unveil George Floyd Square reconstruction plan

Minneapolis staff to unveil George Floyd Square reconstruction plan

More than four years since Minneapolis police killed George Floyd, city officials say it’s time to step in and start road construction at the intersection where he died — a site that continues to draw protests, community gatherings and visitors from around the world. Some neighbors agree that the street needs work. But protesters say it’s still too soon for the city to interfere.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target

Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target

The suspected arson fires of ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington this week is a reminder of how the popular collection devices have been the subject of false conspiracy theories since the 2020 election.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul police shoot, critically injure man suspected in Minneapolis homicides

St. Paul police shoot, critically injure man suspected in Minneapolis homicides

St. Paul police officers shot and critically wounded a man Monday night at a busy intersection in the city. Authorities announced Tuesday afternoon that the man was a suspect in two recent Minneapolis shootings.
by MPR News Staff

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O’Hara promises review of MPD’s actions ahead of Grand Avenue shooting

O’Hara promises review of MPD’s actions ahead of Grand Avenue shooting

In a statement Monday afternoon, O’Hara promised a full review of the circumstances that led to the shooting of Davis Moturi and the department’s response to the threats against him.
by Matt Sepic

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Domestic violence can affect anyone at any time

Domestic violence can affect anyone at any time

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guest talk about how domestic violence can happen to anyone at any time and is preventable and treatable. 
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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