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Public safety at the center of Minneapolis City Council races

Public safety at the center of Minneapolis City Council races

Many incumbents who served through the period following George Floyd’s killing face challengers who are critical of the council’s actions last term and who want to pursue reform within the existing Police Department. 
by Jon Collins

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As Election Day nears, Minneapolis mayoral candidates make final pitches to voters

As Election Day nears, Minneapolis mayoral candidates make final pitches to voters

At issue this election is not only who will lead Minneapolis, but also whether voters in the city that sparked a worldwide movement calling for police accountability will choose to drastically restructure public safety.
by Jon Collins

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International Falls votes to no longer dress up its famous Smokey Bear statue

International Falls votes to no longer dress up its famous Smokey Bear statue

The International Falls City Council voted unanimously last week to prohibit dressing the 26-foot-tall Smokey Bear statue that stands tall over the city. For decades locals have dressed the statue in seasonal attire. But moving forward, Smokey will only wear his traditional blue jeans, belt, buckle and hat, with shovel in hand.
by Dan Kraker

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In 'Rural by Choice,' Cory Hepola explores the attraction of rural living

In 'Rural by Choice,' Cory Hepola explores the attraction of rural living

Radio host Cory Hepola writes, co-produces and hosts “Rural by Choice,” a docuseries that looks at why people choose to live in rural areas. He joined Minnesota Now to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of rural living.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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‘That’s a lot of neck to break’: Giraffe surgery at Como is a tricky task

‘That’s a lot of neck to break’: Giraffe surgery at Como is a tricky task

Giraffes are beautiful, but also incredibly fragile, so how do you knock out a 16-foot-tall, 2,000-pound wild animal for surgery? For vets and zookeepers who had to operate on Como Zoo's male giraffe, Skeeter, on Thursday, the answer is: very, very carefully.
by Tim Nelson

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Minneapolis sued over Upper Harbor Terminal project

Minneapolis sued over Upper Harbor Terminal project

A group of Minneapolis residents with an environmental justice group filed a lawsuit over the city’s plans to develop the Mississippi River site, north of downtown. The lawsuit alleges that the city failed to properly study the plan’s environmental impact.
by Ava Ewald

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