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Great Lakes swimmers plan to complete the journey the Edmund Fitzgerald started

Great Lakes swimmers plan to complete the journey the Edmund Fitzgerald started

This weekend, a group of long-distance swimmers plan to begin a more than 400 mile swim relay across Lakes Superior and Huron to complete the journey of the ill-fated Edmund Fitzgerald started 50 years ago this fall.
by Dan Kraker

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Plans for 8,000-seat outdoor concert venue in Minneapolis move forward

Plans for 8,000-seat outdoor concert venue in Minneapolis move forward

An outdoor music venue is one step closer to opening along the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. City council members Thursday approved funding for construction, with the first events expected to take place in 2027.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis kicks off Black Business Week

Minneapolis kicks off Black Business Week

Minneapolis’ annual Black Business Week kicks off Thursday afternoon, with several workshops, markets and events showcasing Black-owned businesses.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Duluth officials cancel agreement for huge hilltop housing development

Duluth officials cancel agreement for huge hilltop housing development

The Duluth Economic Development Authority voted Wednesday night to cancel the development agreement for Incline Village, a massive proposed $500 million development that had planned for more than 1,000 housing units overlooking downtown and Lake Superior.
by Dan Kraker

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Derrick Thompson sentenced to 58 years for killing 5 women in high-speed crash

Derrick Thompson sentenced to 58 years for killing 5 women in high-speed crash

In June, a Hennepin County jury found Thompson, the 29-year-old son of former DFL state Rep. John Thompson, guilty on all charges, including five counts of third-degree murder and 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis City Council resolution urges Trump administration to stop mass deportations

Minneapolis City Council resolution urges Trump administration to stop mass deportations

The Minneapolis City Council is set to vote Thursday on a resolution that calls on the Trump administration to stop its mass deportation policy and that shows support for immigrant communities concerned about federal enforcement. 
by Sarah Thamer

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