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Fourth child dies from injuries suffered in St. Paul house fire
A fourth child has died from injuries suffered in an early morning house fire last week in St. Paul’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Here's who could oversee MPD's court-enforced settlement agreement
The city of Minneapolis is hosting meetings this week featuring the three finalists that want to oversee the city’s court-enforced settlement agreement with the state over Minneapolis police. It’s an important step to ensure the city meets obligations required by the state agreement and an expected federal consent decree on Minneapolis police.
New Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne on cease-fire resolution, encampments
The Minneapolis City Council appointed Elliott Payne as its new president at its first meeting of the new year. He spoke with Morning Edition about the council’s resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, the future of policing in Minneapolis and how the city should handle homeless encampments.
Photos: Best good pups at the Land O'Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show
More than 1,300 canines competed for American Kennel Club awards at the Land O’Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show this weekend. See the pups looking pretty in our photo gallery.
The injured man, shot by a St. Paul Police officer, was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive.
Minnesota's new pro women's hockey team ready for its home opener
After winning its first game on the road earlier this week, Minnesota’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League team returns to the Twin Cities for its home opener Saturday afternoon.
Minneapolis City Council to call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
On Friday, several council members announced their intent to introduce a resolution next week calling for a cease-fire and the end of military aid to Israel. Mayor Frey denounced the proposal.