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Alex Pretti's parents, sister call for accountability, seven months after he was fatally shot by federal agents

Alex Pretti's parents, sister call for accountability, seven months after he was fatally shot by federal agents

“We really want to get the facts out, of what happened to Alex that day,” Michael Pretti said. “I mean — we’ve seen what happened. The videos are pretty clear. But we want justice. We want accountability ... for the people that did this to Alex.”
by MPR News Staff

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Tactile maps installed at MSP Airport ease travel for more than just blind passengers

Tactile maps installed at MSP Airport ease travel for more than just blind passengers

Over the last month, MSP Airport installed special maps outside every bathroom throughout the facility designed to improve accessibility for travelers who are blind. They hope to share their designs to airports around the country to ease travel for everyone.
by Matt Mikus

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‘What’s in it for us?’ Residents slam data center plans for former Star Tribune printing plant

‘What’s in it for us?’ Residents slam data center plans for former Star Tribune printing plant

Hundreds of residents oppose a plan to turn the former Star Tribune printing plant into a data center. Resident feedback was presented Saturday and the North Loop Neighborhood Association will decide if they support the project at their meeting Wednesday.
by Cait Kelley and Matt Mikus

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Right wing influencer Jake Lang arrested in Minneapolis for suspicion of rioting

Right wing influencer Jake Lang arrested in Minneapolis for suspicion of rioting

Minneapolis police arrested far-right influencer Jake Lang and six of his supporters for rioting Saturday outside city hall. Police said Lang and his entourage drove onto the sidewalk in front of city hall toward a crowd.
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Body found along shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report about the body found along the shoreline just after 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Users banned, routes limited after Lime scooter takeovers in Minneapolis

Users banned, routes limited after Lime scooter takeovers in Minneapolis

After hundreds of people zipped through downtown Minneapolis after dark on Lime scooters over the weekend, Lime has banned users who went on the highway and restricted scooter use at night. A third downtown event appears to be planned for Friday evening.
by Cait Kelley

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