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Four Minneapolis officers were accused of excessive force — and now train other police

Four Minneapolis officers were accused of excessive force — and now train other police

The Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot Amir Locke and until recently led MPD’s use-of-force training is not the only trainer whose record has raised concerns over the department’s commitment to changing its culture.
by Cari Spencer

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'We had concerns': Social services leader previously heard about housing fraud issues

'We had concerns': Social services leader previously heard about housing fraud issues

Avivo is an organization that helps unhoused Minnesotans find stable housing. A leader with Avivo said they heard about homeless people being approached to offer housing services but then those organizations wouldn’t follow up.
by Chris Farrell and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Hennepin County commissioners consider takeover of HCMC amid financial difficulties

Hennepin County commissioners consider takeover of HCMC amid financial difficulties

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is considering taking over some management of Hennepin Healthcare — which includes HCMC in downtown Minneapolis — as the health-care system faces financial troubles. The hospital’s current board of directors says that’s the wrong solution.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Northside native Brynne Crockett amplifies her voice as Lynx in-arena host, role model

Northside native Brynne Crockett amplifies her voice as Lynx in-arena host, role model

Northside native Brynne Crockett, known also by her stage name Bdot, can add in-arena host for the Minnesota Lynx home games to her resume. She’s also a hip-hop artist, high school basketball announcer and role model.
by Regina Medina

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Minneapolis cites progress addressing homelessness in new report

Minneapolis cites progress addressing homelessness in new report

The city reports fewer encampment closures, more shelter placements and fewer 911 calls. At least one community organizer is questioning how Minneapolis measures success. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Thunderstorms move into the metro, more damaging storms track into Iowa

Thunderstorms move into the metro, more damaging storms track into Iowa

Severe thunderstorm warnings continue into the night. A more damaging line of storms that had the potential to produce tornadoes only clipped the state, tracking instead from South Dakota into Iowa.
by MPR News Staff

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Overnight storms leave damage, power outages across Minnesota

Overnight storms leave damage, power outages across Minnesota

Powerful storms swept across the state on Sunday night and early Monday morning, knocking out power to tens of thousands of people and causing downed trees, flooding and other damage.
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