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September 10, 2020 4:26 PM

State offers options to keep St. Paul suburban water free of 3M chemicals

A long-awaited solution for east Twin Cities metro residents whose drinking water was contaminated with 3M-made chemicals is a step closer to reality.

by Kirsti Marohn

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September 10, 2020 4:01 PM

St. Paul guaranteed $500 monthly income proposal hits a snag

A pilot program proposed by St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter to guarantee $500 in monthly income to 150 low-income families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic has hit a snag.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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September 10, 2020 2:54 PM

Lawsuit alleges MPD officer put man’s eye out with tear gas canister

An excessive force lawsuit filed in federal court this week says an officer fired the projectile from close range at 19-year-old Ethan Marks.

by Brandt Williams

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September 9, 2020 4:00 AM

St. Paul set to close encampment above I-35E, relocate around 80 people

The city of St. Paul plans to clear its largest tent encampment Thursday, as it continues to try to find places for people to stay as the weather worsens.

by Nina Moini

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September 4, 2020 3:23 PM

'A roof over our heads': Native leaders urge officials to address homelessness

Native American activists say homeless people in Minneapolis will return to live at a ramp to a state highway because they have nowhere else to go.

by Tim Nelson and Peter Cox

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September 3, 2020 3:57 PM

St. Paul families to receive $500 a month in pilot program this year

St. Paul plans to give 150 families a monthly $500 stipend at a time when many can’t work because of COVID-19.

by Peter Cox

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August 28, 2020 7:11 AM

Latest ‘Lost Twin Cities’ documentary looks back at the Metrodome, wrestling and more

When you create a successful franchise, you want to make sure it keeps going — and at Twin Cities PBS, history is popular. Some of the station’s most-watched documentaries over the years have been the locally produced “Lost Twin Cities” series, which looks at Minneapolis and St. Paul history that has been lost to time.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 27, 2020 6:12 AM

Minneapolis under curfew again after businesses looted, vandalized

The curfew will run from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Friday. "Let's restore order. Let's restore peace," Mayor Jacob Frey implored residents. "Stay in, stay safe and please help us all bring about peace." St. Paul will also have a curfew in effect for the same duration.

by MPR News Staff

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August 26, 2020 1:49 PM

Minneapolis officials announce changes aimed at reducing police use of force incidents

The mayor and police chief announced a series of policy changes designed to improved trust following the killing of George Floyd while in police custody.

by MPR News Staff and Matt Sepic