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Former U of M professor's estate gifts record $6.5 million to Science Museum of Minnesota

Former U of M professor's estate gifts record $6.5 million to Science Museum of Minnesota

The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul has received a $6.5 million gift — the largest in the museum’s history, from the estate of William D. Wells, a former University of Minnesota professor who died in 2020.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis clears Camp Nenookaasi, an encampment of unhoused, mostly Native people

Minneapolis clears Camp Nenookaasi, an encampment of unhoused, mostly Native people

The city of Minneapolis began clearing Camp Nenookaasi, a large encampment of unsheltered people, just before noon Thursday. People living at the encampment in south Minneapolis are removing their belongings from the area. More than 100 people have been living in tents and other temporary structures at Camp Nenookaasi for months.
by Melissa Olson

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Judge declines to halt Nenookaasi closure

Judge declines to halt Nenookaasi closure

A judge has turned down an effort to stop the closure of a large encampment in Minneapolis, which appears on schedule to take place Thursday.
by Melissa Olson

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Four injured in crash involving Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis

A Metro Transit bus driver and three passengers were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries Tuesday morning after a bus and car collided in northeast Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis sets new Jan. 4 closing date for Camp Nenookaasi

Minneapolis sets new Jan. 4 closing date for Camp Nenookaasi

The city says it will close a large encampment of unsheltered people in the Phillips neighborhood Thursday. There were ongoing public safety and health concerns, including a fatal shooting this month.
by Melissa Olson

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Minneapolis police chief calls homicide trend 'disturbing'

Minneapolis police chief calls homicide trend 'disturbing'

After a shooting and a stabbing resulted in deaths this weekend, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara calls the trend disturbing. The number of homicides in November and December reached double digits in both months.
by Kyra Miles

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