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Frey outlines new approach to Minneapolis police spending for 2027 city budget

Frey outlines new approach to Minneapolis police spending for 2027 city budget

After the Minneapolis Police Department overshot its budget by tens of millions for two years in a row, Mayor Jacob Frey says he’s taking a closer look at the department — and could suggest a higher budget this year.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota's Larry Fitzgerald inducted to Pro Football Hall of Fame, honors Minneapolis roots

Minnesota's Larry Fitzgerald inducted to Pro Football Hall of Fame, honors Minneapolis roots

Larry Fitzgerald, a Holy Angels graduate and 17-year Arizona Cardinals star, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, acknowledging his Minneapolis roots and the mentors—from his late father, sports journalist Larry Fitzgerald Sr., to Vikings legends and coaches—who shaped his journey to becoming the NFL's second all-time leading receiver.
by The Associated Press

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MSU Mankato to cut 60 positions to close $22 million budget deficit

MSU Mankato to cut 60 positions to close $22 million budget deficit

MSU Mankato is facing at $22 million budget deficit so the university's president is proposing to cut 60 jobs. Most of the cuts will come from closing or not filling vacant positions but 17 employees may be laid off. Others will be offered early retirement packages.
by Hannah Yang

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St. Paul City Council blocks November ballot measure

St. Paul City Council blocks November ballot measure

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Safe Homes St. Paul organizer Cole Hanson to talk about the vote and what comes next for the proposed measure.
by Clay Masters and Aron Woldeslassie

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Proposed North Loop data center sparks debate

Proposed North Loop data center sparks debate

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with data center researcher Yiyang Zeng about the impacts data centers have on the environment and economy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Minnesota lettuce grower Revol Greens may close Owatonna greenhouse and lay off 89 workers

Minnesota lettuce grower Revol Greens may close Owatonna greenhouse and lay off 89 workers

Revol Greens, which grows lettuce and other greens in a massive greenhouse facility near Owatonna, may close and lay off nearly a hundred employees in October if it can’t find a buyer for the company or an infusion of funding.
by Molly Castle Work

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This algorithm helps Minnesotans write poetry together

This algorithm helps Minnesotans write poetry together

A Minneapolis exhibit reimagines predictive text, helping visitors build a communal poem from words contributed by their neighbors.
by Emily Bright

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