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Aging Minneapolis church gets new life as affordable housing near George Floyd Square
City leaders on Thursday cut the ribbon on the Belfry Apartments near George Floyd Square. Not only does the project provide much-needed housing, but the church’s congregation also gets to stay and has a newly renovated worship space.
3 people charged with murdering Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong last month in Colombia
Three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of Minnesotan Tou Ger Xiong who was found dead near Medellín after going out to meet a woman he reportedly met on social media, Colombian officials announced Thursday.
Expect wind chills near 30 below zero in portions of the Red River Valley area through next Wednesday. Look for patchy blowing snow west of the valley Thursday afternoon and evening.
Hastings City Council urges cease-fire, humanitarian aid in Gaza
The Hastings City Council unanimously supported a resolution this week calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and increased humanitarian need for the people affected by war there.
Unusually warm December caused job market changes in Minnesota
State labor market analysts said local governments posted job losses for positions such as snowplow drivers and de-icers, while the construction sector posted job gains.