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Victim identified, charges pending in fatal rampage that spanned several counties

Victim identified, charges pending in fatal rampage that spanned several counties

Murder charges are expected soon against a man who allegedly went on a violent rampage that started with a domestic assault in south Minneapolis and ended in Willmar with one person dead and another wounded.
by Matt Sepic

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New public housing building coming to northeast Minneapolis

New public housing building coming to northeast Minneapolis

The project, which the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority says is the largest redevelopment project in its history, will also bring much-needed repairs to existing buildings on the property.
by Chandra Colvin

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Walz joins spouse Gwen, son Gus in voting early in Minnesota

Walz joins spouse Gwen, son Gus in voting early in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, encouraged Minnesotans to vote early as he and members of his immediate family cast their votes Wednesday.
by Dana Ferguson

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In Grand Rapids, voters keep politics mostly quiet to keep civility

In Grand Rapids, voters keep politics mostly quiet to keep civility

Voters in Grand Rapids are concerned about the economy and other issues central to this divisive election. But in a small town where people rub shoulders with those on the other side of the political spectrum, they’re more interested in maintaining civility.
by Dan Kraker

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One dead, one injured, suspect in custody after crime spree stretching from Minneapolis to Willmar

One dead, one injured, suspect in custody after crime spree stretching from Minneapolis to Willmar

Multiple agencies are investigating after a domestic violence situation in Minneapolis led to additional crimes west of the Twin Cities and the suspect’s eventual arrest.
by MPR News Staff

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U of M students call for release of 11 arrested divestment protesters

U of M students call for release of 11 arrested divestment protesters

Dozens of University of Minnesota students rallied outside the Hennepin County Jail Tuesday, demanding the release of 11 people who were arrested in an occupation of a building on campus Monday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Celebrity chef Justin Sutherland admits threatening to shoot girlfriend, pleads guilty to felony

Celebrity chef Justin Sutherland admits threatening to shoot girlfriend, pleads guilty to felony

Twin Cities celebrity chef Justin Sutherland faces sentencing in December after admitting that he threatened to shoot his girlfriend. Ramsey County prosecutors charged Sutherland over the summer with a felony count of making threats of violence, to which he pleaded guilty on Monday.
by Matt Sepic

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Metro Transit announces new Gold Line bus rapid transit route will be extended to Minneapolis

Metro Transit announces new Gold Line bus rapid transit route will be extended to Minneapolis

A new bus rapid transit route set to begin operating between Woodbury and St. Paul next spring will also be expanded to serve downtown Minneapolis in 2027, Metro Transit announced Tuesday. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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St. Paul’s proposed tax hike to fund child care: 5 questions, answered

St. Paul’s proposed tax hike to fund child care: 5 questions, answered

A St. Paul ballot question next month asks voters if they’ll authorize the city to levy property taxes to fund child care for low income families up to $20 million over 10 years. The mayor says he won’t implement the tax hike even if voters approve it. Here’s what to know.
by Kyra Miles

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