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November 23, 2019 7:09 PM

Phillips draws large crowd for town hall after week of impeachment hearings

The freshman Democrat drew a largely friendly crowd after a week of impeachment hearings in Washington. Phillips said that while he's not a member of the House Intelligence Committee, he attended as many of the hearings as he could.

by Brandt Williams

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November 23, 2019 4:52 PM

Child thrown from Mall of America balcony is back in school, 'walking perfectly'

The family of the 5-year-old boy who was critically injured after being thrown from a third-story balcony at the Mall of America in April says he is back in school and "walking perfectly."

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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November 23, 2019 12:27 PM

Dozens of pets find new homes in Minneapolis 'Clear the Shelter' event

The Minneapolis city animal shelter has no pets available for adoption — and dozens of cats, dogs and other animals have new homes for the holidays — after a "clear the shelter" event on Friday.

by MPR News Staff

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November 23, 2019 4:00 AM

Chief Axtell testifies for prosecution in excessive force trial of St. Paul officer

St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell testified Friday in the federal trial of officer Brett Palkowitsch, charged with excessive force for kicking a man while he was being bitten by a police dog in 2016. Frank Baker was unarmed and seriously injured during the incident.

by Brandt Williams

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November 22, 2019 11:43 AM

Minneapolis bans conversion therapy for minors

The controversial practice aims to change a person's sexual orientation from gay to straight. The LGBT community and others say so-called ‘conversion therapy’ doesn't work. Supporters of the practice say state or city bans violate First Amendment protections on speech and religion.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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November 22, 2019 6:20 AM

TSA reopens strategic checkpoint at Twin Cities airport

Transportation Security Administration officials have decided to reopen a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport checkpoint it closed earlier this week claiming it was underused.

by The Associated Press

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November 22, 2019 4:00 AM

Nickel per single-use store bag approved by Minneapolis City Council

Council members on Friday approved a plan to require grocery stores and other retailers to charge customers 5 cents for every bag they take.

by Matt Sepic

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November 21, 2019 10:58 AM

Bus stop dog attack hospitalizes Maplewood middle schooler

A neighbor’s dogs got loose and attacked a sixth grader coming home from school. A passerby came to his rescue. He’s been in the hospital for three days and is expected to be released Thursday.

by Tim Nelson

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November 21, 2019 4:00 AM

St. Paul's mayor proposes $1.7M to curb violence without adding police officers

At a regular meeting of the St. Paul City Council Wednesday, Carter called his proposal a community-first approach, with more money to reduce police response times and for better services.

by Nina Moini