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Art Hounds has imagination-stretching ideas for summer viewing and listening

Art Hounds has imagination-stretching ideas for summer viewing and listening

This week’s Hounds recommend “phantasmagorical” art at Minneapolis’ Gallery 360, Lanesboro’s summer music festival and the “ethereal sound” of Serious Machine.
by Emily Bright

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State Fair officials debating masks, other precautions as COVID cases rise

State Fair officials debating masks, other precautions as COVID cases rise

With a scheduled open on Aug. 26, fair officials have not yet made decisions on restrictions or mask requirements, but there's growing concern among health experts about gatherings of large groups of people, even outdoors.
by Tim Nelson

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Frey vetoes one of two rent control ballot proposals

Frey vetoes one of two rent control ballot proposals

The proposal Frey opposed would have allowed a citizen led rent control policy to be added to a future ballot for a popular vote.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis rent control proposal takes step forward

Minneapolis rent control proposal takes step forward

The Minneapolis City Council is expected to approve of language contained in two ballot measures that would give voters and the council the authority to set caps on rent. But one of the proposals, which would allow citizen-driven referendums on rent control policies, appears to be especially vulnerable to a veto by the mayor.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis schools are launching a Somali Heritage Language Program

Minneapolis schools are launching a Somali Heritage Language Program

Developers of the program say students often feel uncomfortable bringing their cultural heritage with them to school. They want them to appreciate how rich it is.

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Without emergency powers, local leaders respond to latest COVID wave

Without emergency powers, local leaders respond to latest COVID wave

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Minnesota and across the country, but with most restrictions lifted and Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency powers gone, the response to this latest spike is in the hands of local leaders and businesses.
by Peter Cox

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Brooklyn Center mayor hopes early steps bring bigger change in policing

Brooklyn Center mayor hopes early steps bring bigger change in policing

After a Brooklyn Center police officer shot and killed Daunte Wright in April during a traffic stop, the city committed to reshaping its entire public safety structure, including lowering the profile of the Police Department.
by Nina Moini

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Long-time activist K.G. Wilson to leave Minneapolis

Long-time activist K.G. Wilson to leave Minneapolis

K.G. Wilson has devoted years of his life to keeping kids out of gangs, guns off the streets and to supporting families struck by gun violence. He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about his decision to leave Minneapolis after his nearly 20-year tenure in the city. 
by Cathy Wurzer and Ariana Rosas

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Art Hounds sing praises of musical options live and via QR code

Art Hounds sing praises of musical options live and via QR code

Take your family on an interactive scavenger hunt to hear songs about Northfield landmarks. DJ Ariesfirebomb creates a welcoming dance party for queer black music lovers this Friday. Jazz vocalist Katia Cardenas of St Paul performs new songs and standards after three years away.
by Emily Bright

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Violent crime surges across Minnesota with record murders

Violent crime surges across Minnesota with record murders

Violent crime surged nearly 17 percent across Minnesota last year, including a record number of murders, according to data released Tuesday by the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
by The Associated Press

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