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New book explores cycles and whiplash of Minneapolis history

New book explores cycles and whiplash of Minneapolis history

Journalist Tom Weber has published a new biography of the City of Lakes. He explores the history of Minneapolis and examines the repetition and rhyme of the city’s understanding of its past.
by Tom Crann and Kathryn Styer Martinez

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Walz asks Trump for 'major disaster' aid following unrest

Walz asks Trump for 'major disaster' aid following unrest

Gov. Tim Walz has requested federal money to help Minnesota rebuild and repair fire damage from the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. Walz asked President Trump to declare a “major disaster” because of extensive damage to public infrastructure.
by The Associated Press

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Family of man killed by police in Eagan files civil rights suit; protesters want case reopened

Family of man killed by police in Eagan files civil rights suit; protesters want case reopened

Lawyers for Isak Aden’s family say his killing a year ago during a standoff with police was “another tragic display of an over-aggressive, over-militarized police response to a Black man.” Aden’s sister led 150 protesters on Wednesday calling for justice.

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‘The worst seven minutes of my life’: As bullets flew overhead, children ran for cover

‘The worst seven minutes of my life’: As bullets flew overhead, children ran for cover

At a time when the city of Minneapolis is taking steps to dismantle the Police Department, an uptick in gun violence is causing fear and anxiety among some residents. A drive-by shooting in a north Minneapolis park during a youth football team practice has cemented people's fears about public safety.
by Riham Feshir

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Missouri man freed from prison with help from Lynx star Maya Moore

Missouri man freed from prison with help from Lynx star Maya Moore

Maya Moore was on hand when Jonathan Irons, 40, walked out of the Jefferson City Correctional Center. She and other supporters argued he was falsely convicted of burglary and assault charges.
by The Associated Press

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Partnering for racial justice in Alexandria

Two college students have organized racial justice protests in the small central Minnesota city of Alexandria, but they intend to keep it top of mind for residents long after the protests end.
by Dan Gunderson

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