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August 22, 2019 6:22 AM

Update: Minneapolis police report missing child found safe

The 8-year old male who was reported missing has been located. He is safe and has been reunited with his family.

by MPR News Staff

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August 22, 2019 4:00 AM

Weevils a tiny weapon in Christmas Lake's invasives fight

An experiment to control invasive watermilfoil with the help of a native beetle is underway in the Twin Cities’ western suburbs — and it’s being conducted by a group of high school students.

by Kirsti Marohn

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August 21, 2019 6:22 PM

Minneapolis Park Board votes to change street signs to Bde Maka Ska

The Minneapolis Park Board’s vote Wednesday removes “Calhoun” from the streets and parkland it controls.

by Matt Sepic

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August 21, 2019 5:44 PM

Hennepin Co. Attorney Freeman calls for changes to how police shootings are investigated

Freeman suggests that grand juries shouldn’t be used to make charging decisions in cases where police fatally shoot someone. He also says that agencies should not investigate incidents involving their own officers and that body camera or squad footage should be released within 45 days.

by Jon Collins

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August 20, 2019 4:22 PM

Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments over St. Paul’s trash collection

The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday over whether St. Paul residents should be able to vote on the city's new centralized trash collection in a ballot referendum.

by Kirsti Marohn

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August 19, 2019 4:00 AM

Fast food, the 494 strip and pickup basketball molded a sportswriter

Bloomington native Steve Rushin’s second memoir “Nights in White Castle” capture his teen years in the Twin Cities suburbs, and how they helped him capture his dream job as a Sports Illustrated staff writer.

by Euan Kerr

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August 18, 2019 7:28 PM

Minneapolis police investigating apparent homicide

Police in Minneapolis are investigating an apparent homicide after a man was found dead Sunday in the city's Stevens Square neighborhood.

by MPR News Staff

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August 18, 2019 11:51 AM

Vikings add sensory-inclusive room at U.S. Bank Stadium

The new space is for fans with autism, Down syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia and other conditions who may require a calm, quiet place at times during games in what can be a loud and overwhelming stadium.

by John Nguyen

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August 16, 2019 4:47 PM

Weekend lane closures may cause headaches on Twin Cities freeways

There aren't any full freeway closures on tap for the Twin Cities this weekend — but a host of lane closures and some transit changes may cause headaches for travelers.

by Andrew Krueger