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After last year's unrest, some businesses rebuilt. But many have not recovered

After last year's unrest, some businesses rebuilt. But many have not recovered

Minneapolis business advocates say rebuilding, especially for properties that were leveled by fire, will take five to 10 years. City officials and fundraising groups have calculated the total cost at around $500 million to be shared by 1,500 businesses. But fundraisers have only secured a fraction of what they say they need.
by Nina Moini

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Photos: In Minneapolis, a celebration of George Floyd

Photos: In Minneapolis, a celebration of George Floyd

On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, people gathered at the site of his death to find community, support, learn and dance.
by Evan Frost

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May 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz readies vaccination perks; new cases falling

May 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz readies vaccination perks; new cases falling

Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday will roll out a plan to offer state park passes, fishing licenses and other incentives to get unvaccinated Minnesotans to get their shots. Overall, state data continues to show the pandemic is in retreat.
by MPR News Staff

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Moment of silence marks year since George Floyd’s death

Moment of silence marks year since George Floyd’s death

George Floyd was honored Tuesday with a moment of silence in the city where he died at the hands of police, a death captured on wrenching bystander video that galvanized the racial justice movement and continues to ripple a year later.
by The Associated Press, Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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May 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: New, active case counts fall; hospitalizations ebb

May 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: New, active case counts fall; hospitalizations ebb

Tuesday’s data offers more evidence the pandemic is in retreat. That includes just 256 newly reported cases, the lowest daily count since August. The number of known, active cases fell to its lowest point since September.
by MPR News Staff

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Tenants worry and landlords fume over eviction ban

Tenants worry and landlords fume over eviction ban

One of Gov. Tim Walz’s last remaining COVID-19 restrictions is a ban on rental property evictions. Legislators have been looking for a way to end the ban that is fair to both landlords and tenants. And rental assistance money has been slow to flow to those who need it. 
by Brian Bakst

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May 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases falling; no new deaths

May 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases falling; no new deaths

Monday’s COVID-19 data is packed with more signs the pandemic is in retreat. Active cases are down to their lowest level in mid-September, and the vaccination pace is starting to show some traction again.
by MPR News Staff

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