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Minnesota Supreme Court decision keeps right to repair question on St. Paul ballot

Minnesota Supreme Court decision keeps right to repair question on St. Paul ballot

Right to repair would allow St. Paul renters to take smaller repairs into their own hands — if a landlord does not — and get reimbursed. The city will have to add the measure to the ballot to meet the Aug. 11 deadline.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Lime scooter takeover sends hundreds through downtown Minneapolis

Lime scooter takeover sends hundreds through downtown Minneapolis

A viral TikTok helped draw hundreds of riders over the weekend. According to local police, no arrests, crashes or citations were reported.
by Nicole Ki

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Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minneapolis protections for teachers of color

Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minneapolis protections for teachers of color

The decision is the latest twist in a case that began as part of a deal to end a 2022 teachers’ strike and was taken up in court by conservative activists, leading to a four-year legal fight.

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Frey outlines new approach to Minneapolis police spending for 2027 city budget

Frey outlines new approach to Minneapolis police spending for 2027 city budget

After the Minneapolis Police Department overshot its budget by tens of millions for two years in a row, Mayor Jacob Frey says he’s taking a closer look at the department — and could suggest a higher budget this year.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota's Larry Fitzgerald inducted to Pro Football Hall of Fame, honors Minneapolis roots

Minnesota's Larry Fitzgerald inducted to Pro Football Hall of Fame, honors Minneapolis roots

Larry Fitzgerald, a Holy Angels graduate and 17-year Arizona Cardinals star, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, acknowledging his Minneapolis roots and the mentors—from his late father, sports journalist Larry Fitzgerald Sr., to Vikings legends and coaches—who shaped his journey to becoming the NFL's second all-time leading receiver.
by The Associated Press

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MSU Mankato to cut 60 positions to close $22 million budget deficit

MSU Mankato to cut 60 positions to close $22 million budget deficit

MSU Mankato is facing at $22 million budget deficit so the university's president is proposing to cut 60 jobs. Most of the cuts will come from closing or not filling vacant positions but 17 employees may be laid off. Others will be offered early retirement packages.
by Hannah Yang

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