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September 22, 2014 5:15 PM

Minneapolis youth work toward restorative justice

Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau as well as members of the city's Park and Recreation Board, City Council and School Board participated in the event.

by Tom Crann

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September 22, 2014 4:30 PM

Woman sues Archdiocese for 'sham investigation' into sexual abuse claim

A woman who claims the Rev. Michael Keating sexually abused her said the University of St. Thomas was wrong to allow Keating to resign under "false pretenses."

by Madeleine Baran

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September 22, 2014 3:46 PM

Accent Signage, victim's family settle over 2012 workplace shooting

Jacob Beneke's family sued Accent Signage, claiming the company should have known employee Andrew Engeldinger was a possible danger.

by Matt Sepic

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September 22, 2014 11:27 AM

Nice Ride MN gets an upgrade

The popular bicycle sharing service Nice Ride Minnesota is rolling out the first automatic key dispenser in the world. It's installed on Nicollet Mall, outside the Hyatt Hotel.

by Tim Nelson

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September 22, 2014 2:45 AM

Should you be able to use electronic cigarettes in Minneapolis bars and restaurants?

Minneapolis City Council Member Cam Gordon plans to introduce an amendment that would expand the definition of “smoking” in city ordinances to include e-cigarettes.

by Michael Olson

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September 19, 2014 5:20 PM

Police chief's decision to skip forum could tarnish department

Police Chief Janee Harteau skipped a meeting because of a perceived threat. But community groups say they just wanted her to listen.

by Brandt Williams

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September 19, 2014 4:13 PM

Minneapolis OKs testing body cameras on cops

The city council agreed to spend $170,000 to outfit 36 officers with body cameras starting in November.

by Curtis Gilbert

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September 19, 2014 12:32 PM

Workers to repair portion of County Road 9 in Robbinsdale

Public works crews await pipe to replace burst water main.

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September 19, 2014 10:06 AM

Highway closures vex Twin Cities drivers this weekend

Major road hassles expected in the southwest suburbs as parts of Interstate 35W and Minnesota Highway 62 close.

by Tim Nelson

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September 19, 2014 9:06 AM

Minneapolis City Council mulls police brutality settlement

City attorneys deny the officer used excessive force and they say Alicia Joneja resisted the officer's attempts to control her.

by Brandt Williams

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