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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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Shooting suspect arrested after overnight SWAT operation in south Minneapolis

Shooting suspect arrested after overnight SWAT operation in south Minneapolis

A 54-year-old man charged with shooting and wounding a neighbor last week in south Minneapolis was arrested early Monday following an hours-long SWAT operation. The police department’s handling of the case has drawn criticism.
by MPR News Staff

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Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player Adam Johnson's death in England

Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player Adam Johnson's death in England

It’s been one year since the death of American hockey player and Minnesota native Adam Johnson whose neck was fatally cut by an opponent’s skate during a game in Sheffield, England. A man remains under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
by The Associated Press

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