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Seven people wounded by gunfire at encampment in south Minneapolis
A shooting Monday night at an encampment in south Minneapolis injured seven people — including three who suffered life-threatening gunshot wounds. It was the second mass shooting in the city in less than a day.
‘Don’t be complicit’: Protests over Israel’s war in Gaza disrupt Minnesota agencies
A relatively unknown board overseeing St. Paul’s water services has gotten a lot more attention recently, as it’s come under scrutiny from pro-Palestinian protesters for its ties with an Israeli cybersecurity company.
Annunciation set to resume classes Tuesday after mass shooting
Students are returning to campus after a shooter killed 2 children and injured 21 other people, mostly children, late last month at Annunciation Church and School. Officials said Tuesday they will focus on “activities centered on support, connection and play.”
Special election will fill Hortman seat but candidates agree they can't fill her void
Voters are choosing between Democrat XP Lee and Republican Ruth Bittner to fill House District seat 34B, which was previously held by slain former Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman.
'Our children deserve better': Annunciation families urge action from lawmakers
A working group created to mull possible policy changes following the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church heard from families directly affected and began dissecting bills that could come up.