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St. Paul police report sudden spike in overdoses over holiday

St. Paul police report sudden spike in overdoses over holiday

Since last Friday, there have been 34 suspected overdoses in the city, two of them fatal. St. Paul police say uncovering the reason behind such a spike can be tricky.
by Nina Moini

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Ellison seeks review of public defender's suspension

Ellison seeks review of public defender's suspension

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking the state's Board of Public Defense to review the process that led to the suspension of Hennepin County's top public defender.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis investigators say Drake Hotel fire remains undetermined

Minneapolis investigators say Drake Hotel fire remains undetermined

While Minneapolis fire investigators were able to identify the unit in the building where the fire started, they could not identify a cause. The Christmas Day fire displaced about 250 people. The investigation continues.
by Peter Cox

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Cohousing: A housing alternative getting more interest

Cohousing: A housing alternative getting more interest

Proponents say cohousing, where a group of homeowners share spaces, responsibilities and experiences, builds community ties missing in many neighborhoods. But it’s not for everyone.
by Martin Moylan

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One dead, one arrested after stabbing and vehicle crash in Minneapolis

Minneapolis police said it happened on the 500 block of South Eighth Street just after 11 a.m. There was an altercation between two men that resulted in the stabbing and crash.
by MPR News Staff

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People displaced by Drake Hotel fire move to new, longer-term housing; building demolition underway

People displaced by Drake Hotel fire move to new, longer-term housing; building demolition underway

Many of the people displaced by the fire at Minneapolis' Francis Drake Hotel on Christmas morning are in new, longer-term temporary shelters, as crews start demolition work on the fire-damaged building.
by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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