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Minneapolis staff to unveil George Floyd Square reconstruction plan

Minneapolis staff to unveil George Floyd Square reconstruction plan

More than four years since Minneapolis police killed George Floyd, city officials say it’s time to step in and start road construction at the intersection where he died — a site that continues to draw protests, community gatherings and visitors from around the world. Some neighbors agree that the street needs work. But protesters say it’s still too soon for the city to interfere.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Community, culture and healing at 3rd Precinct: Coalition presses for cultural district

Community, culture and healing at 3rd Precinct: Coalition presses for cultural district

In Minneapolis, community group Confluence and the 3000 Minnehaha Coalition are using art and public gatherings to challenge the city’s proposal for a “Democracy Center” at the site of the former 3rd Precinct police station, instead advocating for a community-driven space focused on healing, placemaking and local culture.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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O’Hara promises review of MPD’s actions ahead of Grand Avenue shooting

O’Hara promises review of MPD’s actions ahead of Grand Avenue shooting

In a statement Monday afternoon, O’Hara promised a full review of the circumstances that led to the shooting of Davis Moturi and the department’s response to the threats against him.
by Matt Sepic

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Shooting suspect arrested after overnight SWAT operation in south Minneapolis

Shooting suspect arrested after overnight SWAT operation in south Minneapolis

A 54-year-old man charged with shooting and wounding a neighbor last week in south Minneapolis was arrested early Monday following an hours-long SWAT operation. The police department’s handling of the case has drawn criticism.
by MPR News Staff

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Driver charged in deadly crash on I-94 exit ramp in Minneapolis

Driver charged in deadly crash on I-94 exit ramp in Minneapolis

A St. Paul man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in Wednesday’s seven-vehicle crash along a freeway ramp in Minneapolis that killed one person and injured 10 others.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Protester charged with fourth-degree assault in University of Minnesota divestment occupation

Protester charged with fourth-degree assault in University of Minnesota divestment occupation

Eleven people were released from the Hennepin County Jail on Wednesday following arrests at a University of Minnesota protest for divestment from Israel. Prosecutors charged a 23-year-old protester with fourth-degree assault, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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