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Celebrating the winter solstice with a puppet procession in Minneapolis

Celebrating the winter solstice with a puppet procession in Minneapolis

People carried lanterns and larger-than-life handmade puppets to Powderhorn Park to celebrate the arrival of astronomical winter and, with it, increasingly longer days.
by Ben Hovland

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Trump’s reelection victory pushes some LGTBQ Minneapolis residents to safety training

Trump’s reelection victory pushes some LGTBQ Minneapolis residents to safety training

For some marginalized communities the second Trump term is fraught with fears over personal safety. In Minneapolis, one organization is helping with de-escalation services and gun training.
by Odette Yousef

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Rising star from Minneapolis brings LGBTQ+ representation to pro wrestling

Rising star from Minneapolis brings LGBTQ+ representation to pro wrestling

As a Black gay man, Devon Monroe is paving the way for a new kind of pro wrestler — flamboyant, authentic, confident — and building a loyal fan base while he’s doing it.
by Nicole Ki

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Swastikas found spray-painted on Minneapolis Jewish temple

Swastikas found spray-painted on Minneapolis Jewish temple

Minneapolis police said they’re investigating swastikas found spray-painted on the doors and a pillar at Temple Israel on the 2300 block of Fremont Avenue South.
by Peter Cox

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Minneapolis winter bird count delivers thrills on the wing

Minneapolis winter bird count delivers thrills on the wing

Birders by the dozens headed outdoors Sunday for the third Minneapolis West Circle Winter Bird Count. While totals are still being tallied, the joy of birding and community was abundant, along with rare finds like the long-eared owl.
by Anika Besst

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Frey issues another veto, rejecting council decision to deny raises for high paid city staff

Frey issues another veto, rejecting council decision to deny raises for high paid city staff

Mayor Jacob Frey issued his third veto of the month Thursday, objecting to the Minneapolis City Council’s decision to withhold raises from city employees as a means of reducing the property tax levy increase.
by Cari Spencer

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