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Dynamite vs. dairy cows: The odd legal foundations of Minneapolis labor law

Dynamite vs. dairy cows: The odd legal foundations of Minneapolis labor law

Century-old cases involving milk purity and the shack of a rogue explosives lover in Duluth have become weirdly relevant in the battle over Minneapolis’ sick leave and minimum wage ordinances.
by Tim Nelson

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Mpls. council panel favors study of rent-controlled housing in the city

Mpls. council panel favors study of rent-controlled housing in the city

Rent control ordinances have long been on the books in places such as New York and San Francisco. The idea is gaining traction in smaller cities as high demand for rental housing squeezes the supply, but supporters of rent control face some big obstacles.
by Matt Sepic

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St. Paul Mayor Carter calls on SPPD to investigate arrest of teen girl

St. Paul Mayor Carter calls on SPPD to investigate arrest of teen girl

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has asked the city’s police department to launch an internal affairs investigation into officers involved in arresting a 13-year-old girl last week after a video showing the arrest went viral on social media.
by The Associated Press and Nina Moini

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Man charged in carjacking that hurt 2 teens in Minneapolis

Man charged in carjacking that hurt 2 teens in Minneapolis

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office Wednesday charged 48-year-old Steven Ross with two counts of criminal vehicular operation for hitting the teens as they walked in a crosswalk Monday. Ross also is charged with simple robbery, a felony.
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court hears challenges to Minneapolis wage, sick time laws

Supreme Court hears challenges to Minneapolis wage, sick time laws

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday heard challenges to Minneapolis wage and sick time ordinances — cases that could determine how much latitude cities have to preempt state laws.
by Tim Nelson

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Fight over St. Paul trash pickup accelerates

Fight over St. Paul trash pickup accelerates

Organizers on both sides of the trash collection debate in St. Paul are picking up the pace with five weeks left until the November election.
by Nina Moini

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MPD union leader: Policy bars uniformed officers from appearing with political candidates

MPD union leader: Policy bars uniformed officers from appearing with political candidates

Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll said a new city policy prohibits his officers from appearing alongside President Trump during his campaign rally in Minneapolis in October. They are allowed to attend to provide security.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Grand Salami: The Twins are swinging for the fences with playoff fare

Grand Salami: The Twins are swinging for the fences with playoff fare

A day after the Twins set the mark for most home runs in a season, they’re rolling out about a dozen playoff additions to the food service menu in their home stadium, starting Oct. 7.
by Tim Nelson

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Afternoon carjacking leaves mayhem, multiple injuries in Minneapolis

The victims include two critically injured teens. Police say the car hit a building and a light pole, and the suspect continued to flee even after the car caught fire.
by Tim Nelson

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