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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's State of the City address, first since ICE surge

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey gave his annual State of the City address Tuesday. It was his first State of the City gathering since the federal immigration enforcement surge earlier this year.
by MPR News Staff and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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U.S. pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire

U.S. pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire

The secretary of defense Pete Hegseth holds a press conference as the U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces while moving to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces are guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began.
by The Associated Press

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Hermantown tables vote on key agreements for contentious Google data center

Hermantown tables vote on key agreements for contentious Google data center

The Hermantown City Council voted Monday night to table a decision on a tax break and development plan for a proposed Google data center. The project promises to provide tens of millions of dollars for the city and schools — but has bitterly divided residents.
by Dan Kraker

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Edwards returns and Timberwolves overcome big game by Wembanyama to beat Spurs 104-102 in Game 1

Edwards returns and Timberwolves overcome big game by Wembanyama to beat Spurs 104-102 in Game 1

Anthony Edwards scored 18 points in his unexpected return from injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a huge game by Victor Wembanyama and held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals.
by The Associated Press

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A grieving Minneapolis family joins others to honor missing, murdered Indigenous relatives

A grieving Minneapolis family joins others to honor missing, murdered Indigenous relatives

A year after Evan Denny’s death, his mother joins other families to honor loved ones on a day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous people. The day comes as the state’s MMIR office has seen more families coming forward for case assistance.
by Melissa Olson

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Can Minnesota tax fraud? The Legislature is considering it with bipartisan backing

Can Minnesota tax fraud? The Legislature is considering it with bipartisan backing

A bipartisan group of legislators wants to create a new tax on fraud. The “Take It Back Act” would impose a 100 percent tax on individuals or organizations convicted of defrauding state programs.
by Cait Kelley

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Walz boots Human Services commissioner, cites need for stronger oversight

Walz boots Human Services commissioner, cites need for stronger oversight

The news came just one day before the Minnesota Senate Health and Human Services Committee was scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing for Shireen Gandhi’s position as commissioner.
by Erica Zurek

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Wild seek a reset after a crazy 9-6 to Colorado in Game 1, coach John Hynes ponders lineup

Wild seek a reset after a crazy 9-6 to Colorado in Game 1, coach John Hynes ponders lineup

Precisely what changes, if any, might be in store for the Wild before Game 2 on Tuesday night will be revealed in due time. Wild coach John Hynes is still weighing lineup decisions, including who might be in net.
by The Associated Press

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BCA identifies man killed by Richfield police

BCA identifies man killed by Richfield police

One officer reportedly scuffled with the man who, while on his back, shot the officer in the hand. That officer and another then fatally shot the man.
by MPR News Staff

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