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‘It’s unthinkable:’ Thousands gather to mourn Annunciation shooting victims at vigils

‘It’s unthinkable:’ Thousands gather to mourn Annunciation shooting victims at vigils

Thousands gathered Wednesday evening to remember and pray for the victims of a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School earlier that day.
by Regina Medina, Cari Spencer and The Associated Press

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Matthew Caldwell leaving Cup champion Panthers, becoming CEO of Timberwolves and Lynx

Matthew Caldwell leaving Cup champion Panthers, becoming CEO of Timberwolves and Lynx

Matthew Caldwell is stepping down as the business operations president of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and accepting a 10-year deal as CEO of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Minnesota Lynx.
by The Associated Press

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Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church

Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church

Officials identified 23-year-old Robin Westman as the shooter who opened fire on Annunciation Catholic School and Church in south Minneapolis during a Mass on Wednesday morning where young students were worshipping.
by MPR News Staff

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One dead, 6 hurt after shooting outside Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis

One dead, 6 hurt after shooting outside Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis

One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in south Minneapolis. Hours later, two people died in two other shootings in the city. Police said Wednesday that they don’t yet know if any of the shootings are connected.
by Matt Sepic

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Mayor Frey considers legal action against encampment on private property

Mayor Frey considers legal action against encampment on private property

The owner of the property where the encampment is set up, which is on 28th Avenue and East Lake Street in Minneapolis, said he does not plan to clear the encampment, despite city orders.
by Nina Moini, Cari Spencer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Scientists wonder if Lake Superior can continue to avoid an invasion of mussels

Scientists wonder if Lake Superior can continue to avoid an invasion of mussels

Tiny and unmoving in their plastic prison cell, the thumbnail-sized shellfish didn’t look like much to fear. But knowing that invasive quagga and zebra mussels have destroyed entire ecosystems and killed billions of baby fish in the lower Great Lakes, it would be foolish to underestimate them.
by The Associated Press

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Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel's war in Gaza

Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel's war in Gaza

The Democratic National Committee planned to clarify its position on Israel’s war in Gaza. But after a surprise reversal, it may be several months before DNC officials adopt a formal position on an issue that has divided their party perhaps more than any other.
by The Associated Press

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