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March 21, 2025 10:44 AM

Report: Minneapolis traffic-related deaths dropped ‘significantly’ between 2023 and 2024

A report released this week shows that traffic-related deaths on Minneapolis streets dropped significantly between 2023 and 2024. However, those numbers are still higher than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.

by MPR News Staff

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March 21, 2025 5:50 AM

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks out against Trump’s policies in Minneapolis town hall

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar spoke against President Donald Trump’s policies at a town hall Thursday at Washburn High School in southwest Minneapolis.

by Regina Medina and MPR News Staff

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March 21, 2025 4:00 AM

Minneapolis small business saves woman from overdose death with Narcan

Employees at Smitten Kitten found a woman unresponsive in her car after an overdose. After the owner of the business administered seven doses of naloxone, she survived.

by Sam Stroozas

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March 20, 2025 8:06 AM

Judge grants request for another delay in pending federal consent decree with Minneapolis police

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion Wednesday to continue a pause on the Minneapolis Police Department’s pending federal consent decree. A judge granted that request Thursday.

by Cari Spencer

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March 19, 2025 2:57 PM

Feeding Our Future head Aimee Bock convicted on all fraud charges

A federal jury Wednesday convicted Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock and former restaurateur Salim Said on wire fraud and bribery charges stemming from a scheme to fleece taxpayers out of $250 million meant to feed children. One prosecutor called it “the shame of Minnesota.”

by Matt Sepic

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March 18, 2025 7:36 PM

Minneapolis spent $330k clearing encampments during last half of 2024

During the last half of 2024, the city of Minneapolis spent more than $330,000 to clear 17 encampments, according to data released Tuesday.

by Cari Spencer

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March 17, 2025 8:49 PM

Feeding Our Future restaurant owner says COVID meal sites were investments, not fraud

The prosecution contends that Salim Said played a major role in the $250 million fraud, and tried to show he profited from the association with the now-defunct Twin Cities nonprofit.

by Matt Sepic

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March 14, 2025 12:15 PM

Minneapolis cancels planned iftar, citing separation of church and state

Minneapolis City Council members have canceled a planned iftar, after city officials raised concerns about hosting a religious event with public funds.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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March 13, 2025 4:33 PM

Minneapolis will pay $450,000 in attorneys fees from Pro-Life Action Ministries lawsuit

The Minneapolis City Council signed off on the agreement to pay the attorneys at the Thomas More Society, which represented Pro-Life Action Ministries.

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March 13, 2025 7:00 AM

Minneapolis school district sends layoff notices to combat $75M budget deficit

The Minneapolis school district is sending out layoff notices to staff members this week as part of its attempt to deal with a $75 million budget deficit.

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Minneapolis News

Report: Minneapolis traffic-related deaths dropped ‘significantly’ between 2023 and 2024

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks out against Trump’s policies in Minneapolis town hall

Minneapolis small business saves woman from overdose death with Narcan

Judge grants request for another delay in pending federal consent decree with Minneapolis police

Feeding Our Future head Aimee Bock convicted on all fraud charges

Minneapolis spent $330k clearing encampments during last half of 2024

Feeding Our Future restaurant owner says COVID meal sites were investments, not fraud

Minneapolis cancels planned iftar, citing separation of church and state

Minneapolis will pay $450,000 in attorneys fees from Pro-Life Action Ministries lawsuit

Minneapolis school district sends layoff notices to combat $75M budget deficit

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