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Minneapolis, Department of Human Rights name finalists to monitor police court settlement
The city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights have identified three finalists in the search for an independent evaluator who will monitor the city’s compliance with the court settlement reached earlier this year.
Cathy Donovan was struck by a vehicle while walking her dogs along U.S. Highway 169 near Onamia on Nov. 13.
Death of Adam Johnson from skate blade prompts new look at neck guard mandates in youth hockey
The death of hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade cut to his throat has renewed debate over whether there needs to be uniform standards and mandates for neck guards and other safety equipment in youth hockey.
Holiday light displays, winter events in Minnesota
There may not be much snow on the ground, but that festive time of the year is finally here. There are plenty of holiday light displays happening around Minnesota to check out this year.
Commission slims roster of potential Minnesota flags to 3 designs
A state commission moved from six flag finalists to three and could select a concept this week to refine by the end of the year. It finished work on a new state seal with a red-eyed loon at the center.
Heat pumps poised to accelerate Minnesota’s green energy transition
Heat pumps are making inroads in Minnesota as a cost-effective, carbon-friendly way to heat homes and businesses, and new state and federal incentives have the industry gearing up for more growth.
Fargo authorities earlier Monday afternoon asked for the public’s help finding Cayne Liske who was last seen in South Fargo. Police said later Monday the boy had been located and is safe.
New Minneapolis schools superintendent gets pay bump over predecessors
Lisa Sayles-Adams would earn $107,423 through June, then $266,000, $271,000 and $276,000 in each of the next three school years under the contract the board is expected to OK on Tuesday. The board is also set to rename Patrick Henry High to Camden High.
Minneapolis gives renters more rights when signing pre-lease agreements for new buildings
In response to construction delays at Identity Dinkytown displacing hundreds of U of M students, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed a new law that adds protections for pre-leasers dealing with move-in delays.