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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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Students step in to refurbish computers as school needs rise

Students step in to refurbish computers as school needs rise

A middle school IT club has found a way to use their skills to revamp old computers at a time when distance learning has made such technology indispensable.
by Myah Christenson

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Photos: What going back to school looks like in a pandemic

Photos: What going back to school looks like in a pandemic

It was an untraditional first week of school for thousands of students across Minnesota. Some returned to school buildings — wearing face masks and social distancing — for the first time since the spring, when the state suspended in-person learning as the pandemic took off. Others logged on to their laptops from home for distance learning. 
by MPR News Staff

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