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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

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November 20, 2019 4:00 AM

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.

by Martin Moylan

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November 20, 2019 4:00 AM

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.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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November 19, 2019 4:32 PM

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.

by Jon Collins

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November 19, 2019 11:47 AM

Minneapolis ends residential battery recycling amid fire concerns

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.

by MPR News Staff

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November 19, 2019 4:00 AM

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.

by Matt Sepic and Tiffany Bui

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November 18, 2019 6:40 PM

Hennepin County’s first labor-trafficking case ends in guilty plea

A construction contractor accused of exploiting immigrant workers was supposed to face criminal charges in a first-of-its-kind trial in Hennepin County this week. But Batres, 47, instead pleaded guilty Monday to labor trafficking and insurance fraud.

by Riham Feshir

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November 18, 2019 5:22 PM

MSP officials: TSA not holding up its end on security staffing as hotel checkpoint closes

Airport officials decried the closure of one of six checkpoints at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport Monday, saying the Transportation Security Administration reneged on a commitment to keep airport security screening fully staffed.

by Tim Nelson