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Police release names of 3 people who died in Minneapolis crash

Police release names of 3 people who died in Minneapolis crash

Police said the people who died were in a stolen Hyundai Elantra that was traveling at a high rate of speed on Southeast Fourth Street near the bridge over Interstate 35W when it collided with a semi early Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis crash leaves 3 people dead, 4 seriously injured

Minneapolis crash leaves 3 people dead, 4 seriously injured

The crash happened just after 4 a.m. Minneapolis police said a semitrailer was exiting Interstate 35W and crossing Southeast Fourth Street when it was hit by a car.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis plans new provider for behavioral crisis response program

Minneapolis plans new provider for behavioral crisis response program

Minneapolis plans to change providers and expand its behavioral crisis response program, raising questions about the transition and compliance with court-ordered reforms.
by Jon Collins

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Hennepin County’s move to reduce a murder sentence draws backlash

Hennepin County’s move to reduce a murder sentence draws backlash

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office made a rare request to reduce a man’s life sentence for his role in a 13-year-old boy’s murder. The boy’s father and county attorney candidates denounced the move.
by Cait Kelley

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Minneapolis' mobile medical unit is on the move

Minneapolis' mobile medical unit is on the move

In its first year of operation, Minneapolis Mobile Medical Unit staff engaged with over 4,000 community members. Established in response to the opioid crisis, the unit prioritizes outreach to communities with high levels of drug use, including individuals experiencing homelessness and those who are uninsured or underinsured.
by Erica Zurek

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As Waymo test-driving continues, Minneapolis considers autonomous vehicle restrictions

As Waymo test-driving continues, Minneapolis considers autonomous vehicle restrictions

Some council members want to require driverless taxi companies to have a human monitor in the driver’s seat, citing safety concerns and potential job loss for Uber and Lyft drivers.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Bat found in downtown Minneapolis tests positive for rabies

Bat found in downtown Minneapolis tests positive for rabies

The bat was found on Sept. 15, on the sidewalk along Hennepin Avenue between Washington Avenue and Third Street, not far from the Minneapolis Central Library.
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Lake Street Taco Tour serves up support for local businesses

Lake Street Taco Tour serves up support for local businesses

Businesses on Lake Street have been dealing with one thing after another after Operation Metro Surge, going back to the COVID pandemic. On Saturday, the community came together to support some of those businesses at the Taco Tour on Lake Street.
by Matt Mikus

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