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Minnesota sees an increase in suicide deaths 
After a dip during the first year of the pandemic, suicide rates in Minnesota rose again during 2021 and 2022.
Honoring and remembering George Floyd with music
Three years after the murder of George Floyd, music has been an essential tool for healing. Floyd’s former partner Courteney Ross and south Minneapolis musician Raycurt Johnson share their stories.
Target on the defensive after removing LGBTQ+-themed products
Target removed some LGBTQ+-themed products and relocated Pride Month displays to the back of stores in certain Southern locations in response to online complaints and in-store confrontations that it says threatened employees’ well-being.
Supreme Court rules in favor of woman who got nothing when Hennepin County took her condo
A unanimous Supreme Court gave Geraldine Tyler a new chance to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.
Minnesota Aurora shut out Rochester FC in season opener
The Minnesota Aurora kicked off their second season Wednesday night with a 5-0 victory over in-state opponent Rochester FC.
How Minneapolis has changed three years after the murder of George Floyd
Floyd’s murder by a police officer in 2020 led to some initial discussions and proposals for significant changes to policing and reimagining public safety. Progress has been slow, but there are indications that — for better or worse — Minneapolis has been transformed by Floyd’s killing.