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1 dead, 10 injured in crash along I-94 in Minneapolis

1 dead, 10 injured in crash along I-94 in Minneapolis

One person died and 10 others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash along Interstate 94 near downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday night.
by MPR News Staff

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Victim identified, charges pending in fatal rampage that spanned several counties

Victim identified, charges pending in fatal rampage that spanned several counties

Murder charges are expected soon against a man who allegedly went on a violent rampage that started with a domestic assault in south Minneapolis and ended in Willmar with one person dead and another wounded.
by Matt Sepic

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New public housing building coming to northeast Minneapolis

New public housing building coming to northeast Minneapolis

The project, which the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority says is the largest redevelopment project in its history, will also bring much-needed repairs to existing buildings on the property.
by Chandra Colvin

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One dead, one injured, suspect in custody after crime spree stretching from Minneapolis to Willmar

One dead, one injured, suspect in custody after crime spree stretching from Minneapolis to Willmar

Multiple agencies are investigating after a domestic violence situation in Minneapolis led to additional crimes west of the Twin Cities and the suspect’s eventual arrest.
by MPR News Staff

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U of M students call for release of 11 arrested divestment protesters

U of M students call for release of 11 arrested divestment protesters

Dozens of University of Minnesota students rallied outside the Hennepin County Jail Tuesday, demanding the release of 11 people who were arrested in an occupation of a building on campus Monday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Metro Transit announces new Gold Line bus rapid transit route will be extended to Minneapolis

Metro Transit announces new Gold Line bus rapid transit route will be extended to Minneapolis

A new bus rapid transit route set to begin operating between Woodbury and St. Paul next spring will also be expanded to serve downtown Minneapolis in 2027, Metro Transit announced Tuesday. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Construction on commercial food kitchen starts in north Minneapolis

Construction on commercial food kitchen starts in north Minneapolis

Collective Kitchens is a food incubator project created by the North Economic Opportunity Network, or NEON. The organization helps underserved and low-income entrepreneurs start businesses to build wealth within the community.   
by Chandra Colvin

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Show and tell: New interactive tour aims to raise Dakota visibility in Minneapolis

Show and tell: New interactive tour aims to raise Dakota visibility in Minneapolis

A new self-guided walking tour highlighting Dakota history at Owámniyomni or St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis is now live. Visitors can scan QR codes at five designated spots to learn about the sacred area through an Indigenous lens. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Minneapolis City Council moves forward on carbon fee in override of mayoral veto

Minneapolis City Council moves forward on carbon fee in override of mayoral veto

The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to move ahead with establishing a fee for the city’s biggest carbon dioxide emitters, overriding Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto. But councilmembers agreed to move the fee date back several months to give the city time to address concerns with the policy.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minneapolis council members seek more oversight of off-duty police work

Minneapolis council members seek more oversight of off-duty police work

The controversial system has previously been called out by the Department of Justice for undermining officer supervision, with hourly rates for officers reaching up to $175 per hour — none of which goes to the city. 
by Cari Spencer

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