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Council members to examine strengthening Minneapolis ties to ShotSpotter technology

Council members to examine strengthening Minneapolis ties to ShotSpotter technology

Minneapolis’ contract for gunfire detection technology — most commonly referred to as ShotSpotter — is up for a council committee discussion Monday, as some are asking if city taxpayers should pay more for it.
by Cari Spencer

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Officers critically injure, arrest active shooter at Minneapolis apartment building

Officers critically injure, arrest active shooter at Minneapolis apartment building

Dozens of residents called 911 with reports of gunfire early Saturday morning, according to Minneapolis police. Officers say they found a man with an AK-style rife, a handgun and a backpack containing several magazines of ammunition.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Minneapolis City Council members propose grant to avoid shelter closure

Minneapolis City Council members propose grant to avoid shelter closure

Members of the Minneapolis City Council are proposing a $1.5 million grant to avoid the permanent closure of a downtown shelter. The grant is contingent on Agate Housing matching that amount to help repair its 100-year-old building.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Let the hues begin: Fall foliage colors coming to Minnesota in 3, 2, 1 ...

Let the hues begin: Fall foliage colors coming to Minnesota in 3, 2, 1 ...

Fall is near! As we approach autumn, when can Minnesotans expect those vibrant oranges, reds and yellows? What affects that vibrancy? And how will this year stack up to other seasons?
by Amy Felegy

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Minnesota’s Ian Seidenfeld wins bronze for table tennis at Paralympics

Minnesota’s Ian Seidenfeld wins bronze for table tennis at Paralympics

Ian Seidenfeld of Lakeville won a bronze medal on Thursday for table tennis at the Paralympics in Paris. Seidenfeld attended the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. This is his second time at the Paralympic games.
by MPR News Staff

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