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Minneapolis News

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Minneapolis officer who killed Amir Locke will stop leading police use-of-force training

Minneapolis officer who killed Amir Locke will stop leading police use-of-force training

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara announced Friday that the Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke during a no-knock raid in 2022 and who was later named the lead use-of-force trainer has been reassigned.
by Cari Spencer

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Federal funding freeze leaves Minnesota school districts scrambling to fill budget gaps

Federal funding freeze leaves Minnesota school districts scrambling to fill budget gaps

The Trump administration put already allocated education funding on hold, including $74 million slated for Minnesota. After pushback, it released $13 million for Minnesota after-school and summer school programs, but $61 million is still missing.

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Plans for 8,000-seat outdoor concert venue in Minneapolis move forward

Plans for 8,000-seat outdoor concert venue in Minneapolis move forward

An outdoor music venue is one step closer to opening along the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. City council members Thursday approved funding for construction, with the first events expected to take place in 2027.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis kicks off Black Business Week

Minneapolis kicks off Black Business Week

Minneapolis’ annual Black Business Week kicks off Thursday afternoon, with several workshops, markets and events showcasing Black-owned businesses.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Derrick Thompson sentenced to 58 years for killing 5 women in high-speed crash

Derrick Thompson sentenced to 58 years for killing 5 women in high-speed crash

In June, a Hennepin County jury found Thompson, the 29-year-old son of former DFL state Rep. John Thompson, guilty on all charges, including five counts of third-degree murder and 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis City Council resolution urges Trump administration to stop mass deportations

Minneapolis City Council resolution urges Trump administration to stop mass deportations

The Minneapolis City Council is set to vote Thursday on a resolution that calls on the Trump administration to stop its mass deportation policy and that shows support for immigrant communities concerned about federal enforcement. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Murals to go up in north Minneapolis Saturday in new festival

The MPower Northside Arts Festival will scatter local artists to paint murals at grocery stores, churches and other businesses along the West Broadway corridor in Minneapolis.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Minneapolis officer who killed Amir Locke will finish leading use of force training next month

Minneapolis officer who killed Amir Locke will finish leading use of force training next month

Sgt. Mark Hanneman — the officer who was promoted months after fatally shooting 22-year-old Amir Locke in 2022 and now leads use-of-force training — will see that training through to its completion, said Police Chief Brian O’Hara.
by Cari Spencer

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