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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis moves toward affordable housing mandate
Minneapolis is getting close to enacting an ordinance that city officials hope will boost the supply of affordable housing in the city.
Environmental groups concerned about I-94 project through north Minneapolis
North Minneapolis residents and neighborhood groups meet with state lawmakers and transportation officials Wednesday night to voice concerns over a proposed project affecting the Interstate 94 corridor. They fear more traffic on I-94 will mean more pollution for north side residents.
Minnesota-made tool tracks the how and why behind mass shootings
Twin Cities researchers launched a new national database Tuesday that aims to show the conditions contributing to these violent incidents.
Minneapolis officials said Tuesday that batteries will no longer be picked up from residential recycling, although some will be allowed in the trash. Hennepin County also recently curbed its battery recycling over worries about fires.
Minneapolis council panel OKs ban on 'conversion' therapy
The Minneapolis City Council this week is expected to pass a ban on so-called “conversion” therapy for minors. The controversial practice aims to change a person’s sexual orientation from gay to straight. It has drawn the ire of many in the LGBT community and others, who say it doesn’t work, has no scientific basis, and amounts to psychological torture.