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As some pandemic aid ends, what's next for hurting Americans

As some pandemic aid ends, what's next for hurting Americans

It’s been a tough year and 2021 could get off to a rough start too as multiple pandemic- related programs and protections for millions of Americans come to an end.
by The Associated Press

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Deadline looms for Minnesotans to seek COVID-19 housing aid

Deadline looms for Minnesotans to seek COVID-19 housing aid

Minnesota officials are urging residents who have fallen behind on their rent, mortgage or utility payments amid the coronavirus pandemic to apply for state aid before a looming Monday night deadline.
by The Associated Press

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Eddie Benton-Banai, co-founder of the American Indian Movement, dies at 89

Eddie Benton-Banai, co-founder of the American Indian Movement, dies at 89

Eddie Benton-Banai co-founded the American Indian Movement and founded the Red School House, a St. Paul community school focused on Indigenous education. Benton-Banai was Anishanaabe Ojibwe from the Lac Courte Oreilles reservation. He died in Hayward, Wis., on Monday.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press and Kathryn Styer Martinez

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Questions remain in St. Paul police shooting of Black man

Questions remain in St. Paul police shooting of Black man

A St. Paul officer who shot and wounded a Black man who was being sought by police when the man emerged naked from a dumpster was trying to protect his fellow officers and himself, according to his attorney.
by The Associated Press

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In marathon public hearing, hundreds weigh in on proposed cuts to Minneapolis police

In marathon public hearing, hundreds weigh in on proposed cuts to Minneapolis police

More than 400 people signed up to speak at the Wednesday evening hearing, the second of three opportunities for the public to provide input. Last week, three council members introduced a proposal to move $7.9 million from the police budget to fund a nonpolice 911 mental health crisis response function and expand the city’s Violence Prevention Program and neighborhood safety organizing programs.
by Brandt Williams

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Authorities: Small plane crash-lands on Minnesota interstate

Authorities: Small plane crash-lands on Minnesota interstate

A single-engine Bellanca Viking plane crash-landed and hit a vehicle on northbound Interstate 35W in Arden Hills Wednesday night, authorities said. No injuries were reported.
by The Associated Press

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Dec. 3 update Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 92 more deaths add to grim 7-day toll

Dec. 3 update Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 92 more deaths add to grim 7-day toll

About 1 in 3 recent Minnesota deaths are tied to COVID-19. The latest numbers come as officials brace for another expected wave of cases, hospitalizations and deaths in coming weeks originating from Thanksgiving gatherings.
by MPR News Staff

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