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Minority hiring goals missed in Minneapolis

A report shows about 17 percent of work hours on large city construction contracts went to minority workers this spring. The goal was nearly twice that.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Minneapolis School Board race sees huge influx of cash

Minneapolis School Board race sees huge influx of cash

Even in big cities, local school board contests are usually low-budget affairs. That's not the case this year in Minneapolis, where nearly half a million dollars has flooded in.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Study: Mpls. has large race gap in low-level arrests

African-Americans in Minneapolis were more than 11 times likelier than whites to be arrested for possessing marijuana, even though studies show similar usage rates, according to a new report.
by Laura Yuen

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Minneapolis to post city spending, financial data online

A city council committee signed off on a $50,000 contract with OpenGov, a firm that's built similar websites for cities around the country.
by Curtis Gilbert

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25 things to do for Halloween in the Twin Cities

25 things to do for Halloween in the Twin Cities

There's way too much to do for Halloween and Day of the Dead in the Twin Cities, but this list is a good place to start.
by Marion Renault

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Coffee-shop inspired ballet comes to Union Depot

Coffee-shop inspired ballet comes to Union Depot

The ballet, "Black Dog Cafe," is named after the coffee shop two blocks down from the train station will be performed on Saturday.
by Marianne Combs

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Dave Ray's music celebrated with new release

Dave Ray's music celebrated with new release

A box set to be released Tuesday on Red House Records traces Dave Ray's evolution from an imitator to an interpreter of the blues.
by Jim Bickal

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