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Basilica Block Party comes to an end

Basilica Block Party comes to an end

The annual Minneapolis music festival has come to an end, after a sporadic few years of events.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Report critical of Minneapolis police handling of Lussier death and Moturi shooting

Report critical of Minneapolis police handling of Lussier death and Moturi shooting

A report from the Minneapolis City Auditor released Wednesday is critical of the Minneapolis police department’s actions leading up to and following the death of Allison Lussier. It also said “slower responses reduced opportunities to intervene as threats escalated” in the shooting of Davis Moturi.
by Melissa Olson, Cari Spencer and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis plans to assign community safety ambassadors to Uptown starting in November, as officials look to curb crime.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Prince's legacy still shines in downtown Minneapolis 10 years after his death

Prince's legacy still shines in downtown Minneapolis 10 years after his death

Ten years after Prince's death, his legacy still looms large over his home state. Local writer Frank Bures takes us on a tour of downtown Minneapolis to explore Prince's life and impact.
by Jacob Aloi

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Nursing home workers launch strike across Twin Cities facilities

Nursing home workers launch strike across Twin Cities facilities

Over 300 members of the SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa union voted to strike, demanding higher wages, improved benefits and safer staffing levels.
by Erica Zurek

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Family of Mariah Samuels ready for justice after a prolonged murder trial

Family of Mariah Samuels ready for justice after a prolonged murder trial

Mariah Samuels’ family is eager to finally celebrate justice Monday afternoon, when David Wright is scheduled — for the second time — to receive a life sentence for first-degree murder. But the fight for justice will not be over.
by Cari Spencer

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Minneapolis headed for potential 'never-ending loop' in community safety commissioner nomination

Minneapolis headed for potential 'never-ending loop' in community safety commissioner nomination

The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey are in a disagreement over whether to reappoint current commissioner Todd Barnette to another term. The city attorney says they could be at a standstill, without votes to either overturn a mayoral veto or confirm Barnette’s appointment.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minneapolis City Council considers ordinance to protect immigrant renters

Minneapolis City Council considers ordinance to protect immigrant renters

The proposal seeks to limit how landlords screen tenants, including banning questions about immigration status. If adopted, the ordinance would allow for enforcement actions including fines and potential impacts to landlords’ rental licenses.
by Sarah Thamer

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