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After near-fatal fall, Minneapolis police and fire officials warn of dangers of 'urban exploring'

After near-fatal fall, Minneapolis police and fire officials warn of dangers of 'urban exploring'

Minneapolis Police Sgt. Garrett Parten said the victim, whose name has not been released, reportedly was hanging from a beam when they fell about 20 stories. Parten said it’s “miraculous” the victim survived.
by Andrew Krueger

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Todd Barnette will remain in city safety post during replacement search

Todd Barnette will remain in city safety post during replacement search

Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette will remain in office through the end of the year while the city searches for a replacement, after the City Council twice rejected his nomination for a second term.
by Jon Collins

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Residents frustrated with slow pace of repairs, relocations from troubled Mpls housing complex

Residents frustrated with slow pace of repairs, relocations from troubled Mpls housing complex

The city recently allocated $2.5 million to hasten repairs at Heritage Park apartments and to start moving hundreds of residents, but so far large-scale relocation hasn’t happened.
by Cari Spencer

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Vance Boelter gets 2 life terms, no parole for Minnesota lawmaker shootings

Vance Boelter gets 2 life terms, no parole for Minnesota lawmaker shootings

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Vance Boelter two life sentences plus 40 years in the killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman and the attacks on John Hoffman, his wife Yvette and their daughter Hope. Prior to the sentencing, loved ones told of the lasting pain Boelter had caused.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Cait Kelley

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Immigrant family loses their home in St. Louis Park apartment fire

Immigrant family loses their home in St. Louis Park apartment fire

A family of nine recently immigrated to Minnesota from Somalia and lost their apartment to a fire in St. Louis Park just three months after moving into it.
by Ahmed Hassan

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1 killed, 4 wounded in Minneapolis shooting

Sunday night’s gunfire was the second mass shooting in Minneapolis in less than 24 hours. Police said they are not aware of any connection between the two.
by MPR News Staff

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Nine shot outside Minneapolis nightclub

Nine shot outside Minneapolis nightclub

Nine people were shot outside a Minneapolis nightclub, including a teenager.
by Matthew Alvarez

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