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Minneapolis police union seeks voice in federal reform plan

Minneapolis police union seeks voice in federal reform plan

The Minneapolis Police Federation is seeking a voice in the latest plan for court-ordered reforms of the police department. The union on Friday filed a motion to intervene in the proposed federal consent decree.
by Matt Sepic

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Sprinklers installed at first Seward Towers high-rise building in Minneapolis

Sprinklers installed at first Seward Towers high-rise building in Minneapolis

After five residents died in a fire in a Minneapolis high-rise building in 2019, the Minnesota Legislature allocated $10 million in 2024 to help retrofit high-rise residences with sprinkler systems. Nearby Seward Towers received $4 million of that funding.
by Mark Zdechlik

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50 years of hair-raising fun and science at the Bakken Museum

50 years of hair-raising fun and science at the Bakken Museum

The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis is celebrating 50 years of bringing electricity and science education to life. The museum has become a hub for scientific research, exhibition and record.
by Anika Besst

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Minneapolis police chief reiterates policy prohibiting officers from enforcing immigration law

Minneapolis police chief reiterates policy prohibiting officers from enforcing immigration law

With days to go before president-elect Donald Trump returns to office with mass deportation plans, the Minneapolis Police Department issued a statement this week reiterating its policy which forbids officers from asking people about their immigration status in most cases.
by Cari Spencer

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Art Shanties return to Lake Harriet in Minneapolis

Art Shanties return to Lake Harriet in Minneapolis

The Art Shanty Projects, featuring 20 uniquely designed shanties with performances and interactive experiences, returns Jan. 18–Feb. 9, showcasing a new mentorship program and celebrating ideal ice conditions after last year's weather challenges.
by Jacob Aloi

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Senate District 60 primary results: 9 candidates running in election to decide control of the Minnesota Senate

Senate District 60 primary results: 9 candidates running in election to decide control of the Minnesota Senate

The recent death of Minneapolis state Sen. Kari Dziedzic left a 33-33 tie in the Minnesota Senate. A primary for her seat set for Tuesday features seven DFLers and two Republicans. The primary winners from each party will face each other in a Jan. 28 election.
by Matthew Alvarez

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Special election: Polls are open in northeast Minneapolis

Special election: Polls are open in northeast Minneapolis

The state Senate is currently tied 33-33, and the winner of this  election will tip the majority control in the chamber. The DFL candidate running in this special election is Doron Clark and the Republican candidate is Abigail Wolters.

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Ahead of federal decree, policing alternatives moved forward in Minneapolis in 2024

Ahead of federal decree, policing alternatives moved forward in Minneapolis in 2024

The federal consent decree, which contains many of the same proposed mandates as the city’s agreement with the state, requires the city of Minneapolis to consider policing alternatives meant to reduce racial disparities. The city made progress along those lines in 2024, but challenges remain.
by Cari Spencer

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