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Minneapolis adopts new budget amid calls to stop encampment closures
More than 60 people testified at the final public hearing on the city’s budget, many asking the council to intervene on the camp’s behalf and arguing that people will die if the camp is evicted.  
New creative studio for kids opens in Whittier Recreation Center
Spark’d Studio in Whittier Recreation Center in Minneapolis is a new youth space with computers, video cameras, audio equipment and a range of media and art classes. The parks board space is open for kids to drop by after school for free.  
Cougar caught on camera in Minneapolis; latest in string of sightings in Midwest
A home surveillance camera picked up an unexpected passerby in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis early Monday: a cougar striding calmly down the alley. It’s the latest in a series of sightings in the region in recent months.
Metro Transit rolls out tougher fare enforcement, rider code of conduct
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will begin tougher fare enforcement. Community Service Officers will begin asking riders for their fares. Those who haven’t paid will be issued a citation.
Metro Transit starts new fare enforcement program in Twin Cities
As of Monday, riders on the buses and light rail trains in the Twin Cities will start seeing community service officers enforce fares — and issue administrative citations to riders who didn’t purchase a ticket.
Minnesota novelist Brian Duren's new 'Gravity'
Twin Cities writer Brian Duren published two novels in the past six months, his latest, “Gravity of Love.” It’s been kind of a wild ride for Duren, who said he’s learned a lot of unexpected things about the books trade.
Minnesota Timberwolves beat Utah Jazz 101-90
Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves weathered the absence of leading scorer Anthony Edwards to beat the Utah Jazz 101-90.
Minneapolis council members insert millions for non-police based public safety in 2024 budget
On Thursday members of the Minneapolis City Council discussed and approved the use of millions of dollars to support public safety initiatives in 2024 that will rely on unarmed civilians in busy corridors of the city.