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Annunciation resumes preschool classes after mass shooting
Nearly 20 children returned to preschool classes at Annunciation Catholic Church and School Monday, less than two weeks after two children were killed and 21 people, mostly children, were injured in a mass shooting.
Custodians, food service workers go on strike at University of Minnesota campuses
The strike that began late Monday by 1,400 members of Teamsters Local 320 of custodians, maintenance staff and food service workers spread to additional campuses early Tuesday — and is set to expand to the U of M Twin Cities campus on Tuesday afternoon.
Minnesota Star Tribune to close Minneapolis printing facility
The Minnesota Star Tribune announced Monday that it will close its printing facility in Minneapolis later this year and outsource that work to a facility in Iowa. About 125 workers will lose their jobs.
Ribbons for Annunciation Church bind up a wider community in mourning
For blocks stretching out from Annunciation Catholic Church and School, trees and light posts are hugged by blue and green ribbons. Just days after the shooting, volunteers took action to literally wrap support around the grieving community.
Council authorizes legal action against property owner over Minneapolis encampment
On Monday, the Minneapolis City Council voted 6-4 to authorize legal action against Hamoudi Sabri. They took up the vote after Mayor Jacob Frey called a special session for the council to discuss the potential lawsuit.