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Plans for pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square put on hold

Plans for pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square put on hold

A Minneapolis City Council committee on Thursday tabled plans to build a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square, after a survey found a majority of property owners don’t like the idea.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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In Duluth, free water safety classes pay off for preschoolers and parents

In Duluth, free water safety classes pay off for preschoolers and parents

Water is important to Minnesota’s identity, but for some in the land of 10,000 lakes it can bring more dread than joy. An effort in the Duluth Public Schools to teach preschoolers to swim is helping ease water fears and even coaxing some parents into the pool.
by Kyra Miles

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St. Paul arts organization builds virtual Winter Carnival ice castles in Minecraft

St. Paul arts organization builds virtual Winter Carnival ice castles in Minecraft

Community arts organization 825 Arts in St. Paul will host an ice castle contest online through the video game Minecraft on Saturday, partnering with a local historian to share history and creativity of ice sculptures at the Winter Carnival.
by Matt Mikus

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Proposed high-voltage powerline gets state regulators’ approval

Proposed high-voltage powerline gets state regulators’ approval

Minnesota Power and Great River Energy jointly plan to build the 180-mile project, which could cost upwards of $1 billion. The utilities say the new high-voltage line is needed to help maintain a reliable power grid, as they transition away from fossil fuel plants to renewable energy such as solar and wind. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump ordena detener el reasentamiento de refugiados interrumpiendo esfuerzos de agencias en Minnesota

Trump ordena detener el reasentamiento de refugiados interrumpiendo esfuerzos de agencias en Minnesota

Los funcionarios de las agencias de reasentamiento de refugiados en Minnesota dicen que la orden ejecutiva de Trump que detiene el Programa de Admisión de Refugiados está interrumpiendo los esfuerzos para traer, a Estados Unidos y al estado, a personas que enfrentan conflictos en sus países de origen.
by Sarah Thamer

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Cold hands, warm hearts: Great Northern heats up Minnesota winters

Cold hands, warm hearts: Great Northern heats up Minnesota winters

Beat the winter freeze with the annual Great Northern Festival with art — including a black light yarn sculpture by Minnesota artist HOTTEA — music, sauna and climate events Jan. 23 to Feb. 2.
by Anika Besst

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Mapping Prejudice Project granted access to Stearns County property records

Mapping Prejudice Project granted access to Stearns County property records

Stearns County commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the University of Minnesota Libraries so they could comb for racial covenants — clauses in property deeds that barred specific ethnic groups from owning homes or land.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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St. Paul City Council approves charter change to allow administrative fines

St. Paul City Council approves charter change to allow administrative fines

The St. Paul City Council on Wednesday voted to amend the city’s charter to allow it to impose fines for ordinance violations. It was one of few large cities in Minnesota that didn’t already have that power.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Tras 100 años de espera, se propone un Museo Latino para San Pablo

Tras 100 años de espera, se propone un Museo Latino para San Pablo

La Alianza de Liderazgo Latino en Minnesota (Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance, en inglés) está abogando por crear el Museo Latino de Minnesota, con el objetivo de celebrar y preservar las artes, el patrimonio y la comunidad latina. El centro cultural se ubicaría en el histórico West Side Flats de San Pablo y abriría sus puertas el 2029. Para ello se espera recaudar $20 millones.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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