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Fight over filming kids outside Bloomington mosque heads to court
A Bloomington woman argues she has a First Amendment right to film activity at a public playground next to the Dar Al Farooq mosque. Supporters of a city ordinance prohibiting that filming say mosque opponents want to harass and intimidate.
St. Paul, Minneapolis struggle to build budgets that can rein in the violence
The Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils are expected to adopt final budgets for 2020 when they meet Wednesday. As violent crime spikes in both cities, politicians are under pressure to balance spending on police with other crime prevention strategies.
A ‘good new home’ welcomes the formerly homeless
A new St. Paul housing project was conceived, designed and built by Native Americans. It aims to help their young residents with education and employment while honoring their culture.
Walmart to stop selling Water Gremlin products
The fishing-sinker manufacturer based in White Bear Township is working to reduce lead dust leaving the plant under a court-approved plan. Children living with employees were found to have elevated blood lead levels.
The nonprofit organization is acquiring the Augustana Health Care Center in the Elliot Park neighborhood. Catholic Charities will renovate the building to accommodate about 200 people who are chronically homeless.