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Police: 3 killed in crash during Minneapolis police chase

Three people have died after a stolen vehicle in which they were riding crashed while being chased by police in Minneapolis early Monday, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis police watchdog group hindered by staffing delays

As the conversation continues in Minneapolis about what’s next for the city’s Police Department, a local watchdog panel is going silent. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with the Star Tribune’s Andy Mannix about his reporting on the issue.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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Hennepin County public defender Mary Moriarty ousted

Hennepin County public defender Mary Moriarty ousted

Mary Moriarty had been reprimanded earlier for what critics said was poor relations with others in the justice system. Her supporters say she was a champion for ending systemic racism.
by Matt Sepic

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Native American farm's growth helps to feed community

Native American farm's growth helps to feed community

Dream of Wild Health decided to expand to feed people struggling in the pandemic and produced more than one ton of vegetables, fruit and other goods for donation to people in the Indigenous community.
by Myah Christenson

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Minneapolis mobilizes ‘violence interrupters’ in new effort to curb violent crime

Minneapolis mobilizes ‘violence interrupters’ in new effort to curb violent crime

When it comes to violence in Minneapolis, the city is closing the door on one of the bloodiest summers in recent memory. Efforts to stem that violence have come alongside calls by Minneapolis leaders, activists and residents to reimagine the city’s police department following the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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Mpls. aims to speed cleanup months after unrest in wake of Floyd's killing

Mpls. aims to speed cleanup months after unrest in wake of Floyd's killing

City staff identified 16 properties apparently in need of the aid, most of them along Lake Street. Officials hope around $2 million will fill the gap between cleanup costs and insurance coverage.
by Nina Moini

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St. Paul families gain rent relief in pandemic-battered economy

St. Paul families gain rent relief in pandemic-battered economy

A St. Paul housing assistance program started before the pandemic is keeping some families in their homes, and officials want to know if it could help in ways that other housing assistance does not.
by Nina Moini

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Minneapolis stops pursuit of a temporary 3rd Precinct space in S. Mpls.

Minneapolis stops pursuit of a temporary 3rd Precinct space in S. Mpls.

City officials say Minneapolis has ended lease negotiations for a new temporary headquarters for the 3rd Precinct police station, which was burned earlier this year.
by Brandt Williams

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