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Mayor Frey vetoes carbon emission fee adopted by city council
In his veto letter Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he agrees with the aims of the fee on polluters, but he said the council’s action amounts to an “unauthorized tax.”
Jury convicts three members of Minneapolis Bloods gang at racketeering trial
A federal jury on Tuesday convicted three members of the Minneapolis Bloods gang in connection with the murder of two rivals. The case is notable because jurors found one of the defendants guilty of racketeering.
‘We’re grateful’: Rapidan Dam Store reopens in new temporary location
The Rapidan Dam Store reopened in a new location in Mankato Monday. The original building was demolished before it fell into the Blue Earth River during severe flooding which swept around the dam in June.
Minnesotans in Florida brace for arrival of Hurricane Milton; Minnesota National Guard ready to provide help
Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance in Florida as the state braces for Hurricane Milton, which is likely to make landfall within the week.
Cine Latino regresa por duodécimo año al Main Cinema
El festival rinde homenaje a las tradiciones cinematográficas del mundo de habla hispana y portuguesa, mostrando sus historias a través del cine.
Cine Latino returns for its 12th year at the Main Cinema
The festival pays tribute to film traditions across the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world, showcasing their stories through cinema.