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Minneapolis City Council pulls back on consent decree proposal, vows to keep trying

Minneapolis City Council pulls back on consent decree proposal, vows to keep trying

The Minneapolis City Council Tuesday pulled back a directive that would have called on City Attorney Kristyn Anderson’s office to take all necessary actions to fold unique provisions in the federal consent decree into a similar, existing settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. However, council members vowed to keep trying to make the police reforms contained in the federal pact legally binding.
by Cari Spencer

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State Sen. John Hoffman discharged from hospital, still faces ‘long road to recovery’ after shooting

State Sen. John Hoffman discharged from hospital, still faces ‘long road to recovery’ after shooting

Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from a hospital and moved to a rehabilitation facility as he continues his recovery from being shot and critically wounded in an attack at his home last month.
by MPR News Staff

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Up to 250,000 Minnesotans could lose coverage under federal Medicaid cuts

Up to 250,000 Minnesotans could lose coverage under federal Medicaid cuts

1 in 5 Minnesotans could lose health coverage under federal Medicaid cuts. Aside from direct impacts to Medical Assistance recipients, local providers warn the cuts mean health care costs could go up for others in the state.
by Erica Zurek

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Tag, bait, scoop: Researchers explore new ways to rid Minnesota lakes of pesky common carp

Tag, bait, scoop: Researchers explore new ways to rid Minnesota lakes of pesky common carp

The four-year project is aimed at developing tools and technology to remove large numbers of the invasive fish, and gauge whether it can restore habitat and help native species bounce back.
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance

‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance

Trained wildlife rehabbers work to save injured and orphaned wildlife. Most get no pay. They scrape by on grants and help from local volunteers, doing the work for the joy of giving animals a chance to return to the wild. 
by Dan Gunderson

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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties

An official with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says they have detected West Nile virus, but it’s not to the point where there’s a concern about human transmission.
by Jaylan Sims

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