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Parents of Annunciation victim condemn Roblox over school shooting simulation

Parents of Annunciation victim condemn Roblox over school shooting simulation

A family whose daughter survived a gunshot wound to the head during a Minneapolis mass shooting is calling out the gaming platform for hosting a first-person shooter experience modeled after the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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The Special Olympics are coming to Minneapolis. Here's what you need to know

The Special Olympics are coming to Minneapolis. Here's what you need to know

Next week, the Special Olympics come to Minneapolis June 20-26. More than 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches will engage in 16 Special Olympics team and individual sports. The event is expected to bring in 75,000 fans.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnehaha off-leash dog park in Minneapolis will close by the end of the year 

Minnehaha off-leash dog park in Minneapolis will close by the end of the year 

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted Wednesday night after hearing public comments regarding the closure of the off-leash dog park at Minnehaha Regional Park. The off-leash area will close by Dec. 31.
by Chandra Colvin, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Dozens speak in favor of repealing Minneapolis ban on adult bathhouses, sex venues

Dozens speak in favor of repealing Minneapolis ban on adult bathhouses, sex venues

More than 30 people who spoke at public hearings Tuesday and Wednesday supported ordinances that would overturn a longtime ban on bathhouses and sex venues. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also voiced support.
by Sam Stroozas

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Report authors say feds violated Minnesotans' human rights during ICE surge

Report authors say feds violated Minnesotans' human rights during ICE surge

The 186-page report from Human Rights Watch in part highlights how federal agents stopped or detained thousands of people and alleges that many of the arrests were arbitrary and race-based.
by Jon Collins

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Estimated cost of Blue Line light rail extension jumps to nearly $3.6 billion

Estimated cost of Blue Line light rail extension jumps to nearly $3.6 billion

The estimated cost of the Blue Line light rail extension in the Twin Cities has jumped by $336 million, to nearly $3.6 billion. The cost increase has sparked a renewed round of debate over whether the project should move forward.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis data center pause heads back to City Council

Minneapolis data center pause heads back to City Council

The Business, Housing and Zoning Committee heard from the public for more than an hour Tuesday before voting 5-1 to recommend the moratorium. Supporters said it will give the city time to draft new regulations on data center construction and expansion.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Protests follow after 15 Minnesotans charged with anti-ICE conspiracy

Protests follow after 15 Minnesotans charged with anti-ICE conspiracy

Federal officials Tuesday said a grand jury indicted the 15 “for conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers,” and for efforts to allegedly “violently oppose immigration law enforcement.” However, the indictment itself does not allege any specific acts of violence.
by Matt Sepic

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