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

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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Minneapolis bans conversion therapy for minors

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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TSA reopens strategic checkpoint at Twin Cities airport

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

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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Bus stop dog attack hospitalizes Maplewood middle schooler

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

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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Minneapolis moves toward affordable housing mandate

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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Environmental groups concerned about I-94 project through north Minneapolis

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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Minnesota-made tool tracks the how and why behind mass shootings

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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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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