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Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’

Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’

The Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-2 to put the city’s plan “on ice.” Council member Katie Cashman said the plan could be reconsidered if the pedestrian design didn’t work out. But opponents say the decision will delay much-needed infrastructure upgrades.
by Alex Haddon and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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‘No-shenanigans handshake’ helps usher in Minnesota House return after prolonged power standoff

‘No-shenanigans handshake’ helps usher in Minnesota House return after prolonged power standoff

The legislative session was resuscitated after weeks of a Minnesota House deadlock. Party leaders agreed to pact where they will share power on committees if a tie returns and clear away other areas of dispute.
by Dana Ferguson, Clay Masters and Peter Cox

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Not 1. Not 2. But 3 women’s hoop leagues? Athletes Unlimited, Unrivaled are WNBA offseason options

Not 1. Not 2. But 3 women’s hoop leagues? Athletes Unlimited, Unrivaled are WNBA offseason options

Alysha Clark wants to end the narrative that Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled pits women’s basketball players against each other or forces them to make an either or decision. She believes the two leagues simply give players more options during the WNBA offseason to play basketball closer to home in order to supplement their WNBA salaries. 
by The Associated Press

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Van Gogh or no? Painting found at Minnesota garage sale stirs controversy about authenticity

Van Gogh or no? Painting found at Minnesota garage sale stirs controversy about authenticity

A New York-based art research firm believes a painting purchased from a garage sale in Minnetonka for $50 is by the famous Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. But the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has twice denied its authenticity.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Austrian skier Stephanie Venier wins the women's super-G at the worlds. Vonn hooks gate and DNFs

Austrian skier Stephanie Venier wins the women's super-G at the worlds. Vonn hooks gate and DNFs

Austrian skier Stephanie Venier has won the women’s super-G at the Alpine skiing world championships in Austria. Federica Brignone of Italy finished 0.10 seconds behind to take silver. Lindsey Vonn hooked a gate with her right arm early in her run and did not finish in her first appearance at the worlds in six years.
by The Associated Press

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Honeywell, one of the few remaining U.S. industrial conglomerates, will split into three companies

Honeywell, one of the few remaining U.S. industrial conglomerates, will split into three companies

Honeywell plans to separate its automation and aerospace technologies businesses following similar actions by companies such as General Electric and Alcoa. The company was headquartered in Minneapolis for decades until a 1999 merger.
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