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What to know about the ‘strong mayor’ ballot amendment in Minneapolis

What to know about the ‘strong mayor’ ballot amendment in Minneapolis

Minneapolis voters in November will have the chance to decide whether the city’s governmental structure needs to be revamped to give the mayor more executive authority over city agencies. 
by Jon Collins

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The Yes 4 Minneapolis charter amendment, explained

The Yes 4 Minneapolis charter amendment, explained

Minneapolis will have the opportunity to weigh in on a proposal that would replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new Department of Public Safety. Here’s what voters should know.
by Jon Collins

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As Line 3 nears completion, pipeline battles are far from over

As Line 3 nears completion, pipeline battles are far from over

Opponents don't plan to give up trying to stop the pipeline, even as their legal options dwindle. They plan to continue contesting Line 3 through protests and in court even after oil begins flowing from Alberta, Canada.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Believe it or nut: Squirrel stashes food in Pine Co. deputy's squad car

“These nuts have now been placed in evidence,” said a Facebook post from the Pine County Sheriff’s Office. “If anyone sees a squirrel looking for his food, we are looking for said squirrel for questioning in relation to this incident.”
by Tim Nelson

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New threat emerges as crews fight Minnesota wildfire: Bears

New threat emerges as crews fight Minnesota wildfire: Bears

Officials leading the fight against wildfires in northeastern Minnesota are warning about a new threat: bears attracted by generous donations of food and other supplies.
by The Associated Press

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Donated goods for homeless people and trailer storing them disappear

Donated goods for homeless people and trailer storing them disappear

The organizer of the Thanksgiving Day Free Store said someone cut the locks off the trailer and towed it away from the St. Louis Park church where she'd been storing it.
by Matt Sepic

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As U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan nears end, Minnesotans weigh in on events in Kabul

As U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan nears end, Minnesotans weigh in on events in Kabul

The pullout of U.S. troops from Afghanistan is now into its final hours. And among Minnesotans at the State Fair over the weekend, many of those willing to talk about the developments in Kabul expressed dismay over the situation.
by Mark Zdechlik

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3 killed in separate shootings in St. Paul

St. Paul police are investigating three separate fatal shootings early Sunday. Authorities said the shootings are the 19th, 20th and 21st homicides in the city this year.
by MPR News Staff

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Gold medalist Gable Steveson having fun as he considers next move

Gold medalist Gable Steveson having fun as he considers next move

Wrestler Gable Steveson has been on the go since his dramatic last-second victory to earn an Olympic gold medal. He could go to mixed martial arts, professional wrestling or head back to Minnesota to defend his NCAA heavyweight wrestling title.
by The Associated Press

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