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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations recede; cases trend lower
The state’s most recent COVID-19 numbers show some of the key disease metrics at or near their lowest levels since the earliest months of the pandemic. The state is also showing some big regional differences in vaccination rates.
Winston Smith killing: Passenger says Smith did not have a gun
A woman who says she was in the car when Winston Smith was killed by sheriff’s deputies said through her attorney that she never saw a gun, contradicting the initial law enforcement report. Attorneys for George Floyd’s family also said they are now representing Smith’s family.
Millions could face eviction with federal moratorium ending and a logjam in aid
Congress approved $47 billion to help struggling renters avoid eviction. But that money still isn't reaching many who need it. And an eviction moratorium from the CDC expires at the end of the month.
An emotional play on adoption expands its reach as a graphic novel
The final product of a successful theatrical script is usually a play — but not always. A St. Paul theater's deeply emotional show about adoption will live on as a 300-page graphic novel.
‘Uno tiene que soñar en grande': La ayuda de mentores, la familia, la pasión y la perseverancia (el “grit”) iluminan el futuro de un adolescente
Edgar Omar Dominguez Casalez está a punto de convertirse en el primero de su familia en ir a la universidad. Su historia, que incluye un mentor, un caballo y la pandemia, dice mucho sobre las cosas buenas que pueden suceder cuando jóvenes decididos en circunstancias difíciles, conectan con adultos que pueden ayudar a guiar sus sueños.
MN BCA: Not releasing names of undercover officers in Smith killing
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Wednesday that it is not releasing the names of the sheriff's deputies who shot and killed Winston Smith last Thursday because the officers were working undercover.
Local sheriffs end work with U.S. Marshals unit over bodycam policy
The sheriffs cited federal policy that doesn't allow local officers to wear body cameras while working with task forces. Separately, activists called for Minnesota U.S. Marshal Ramona Dohman to resign.
Photos: How to stay cool in a heat wave? With ice cream, lemonade and a dip in the water
We're running out of ways to say it's still really, really hot across Minnesota. Wednesday will be no exception, with most of the state seeing 90s — temperatures could set record highs in some areas. Here’s how some people are trying to stay cool in Minneapolis.