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Minneapolis council votes to extend eviction timeline, decriminalize drug paraphernalia; leaves safety commissioner position in limbo

Minneapolis council votes to extend eviction timeline, decriminalize drug paraphernalia; leaves safety commissioner position in limbo

Council members approved ordinances to decriminalize drug paraphernalia and extend the city’s eviction notice timeline. The council also failed to override a mayoral veto on the reappointment of Todd Barnette as public safety commissioner.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Basilica Block Party comes to an end

Basilica Block Party comes to an end

The annual Minneapolis music festival has come to an end, after a sporadic few years of events.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota is paying to expand ethanol infrastructure. Some experts say that’s a mistake

Minnesota is paying to expand ethanol infrastructure. Some experts say that’s a mistake

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering grants of almost $5 million to expand access to ethanol blends at gas pumps. But experts say the environmental and economic tradeoffs of ethanol aren’t worth the investment.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Fargo mayoral candidates clash on homelessness, budget at debate

Fargo mayoral candidates clash on homelessness, budget at debate

The 90-minute debate was the first debate among Fargo’s five mayoral candidates and topics ranged from the city’s finances, homelessness and government transparency.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Report critical of Minneapolis police handling of Lussier death and Moturi shooting

Report critical of Minneapolis police handling of Lussier death and Moturi shooting

A report from the Minneapolis City Auditor released Wednesday is critical of the Minneapolis police department’s actions leading up to and following the death of Allison Lussier. It also said “slower responses reduced opportunities to intervene as threats escalated” in the shooting of Davis Moturi.
by Melissa Olson, Cari Spencer and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota educators fight for a way to lower skyrocketing health insurance costs

Minnesota educators fight for a way to lower skyrocketing health insurance costs

As health insurance premiums continue to rise, Minnesota school districts — especially small, rural ones — struggle to find good, affordable health care coverage for their staff. Minnesota educators across the state want to be able to band together for better coverage and bargaining power in the marketplace.
by Molly Castle Work

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Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis plans to assign community safety ambassadors to Uptown starting in November, as officials look to curb crime.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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