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Walz appoints new chair of Metropolitan Council

Walz appoints new chair of Metropolitan Council

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he's appointing Robin Hutcheson to chair the Metropolitan Council, starting in December.
by Dana Ferguson

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Stretches of two Twin Cities freeways will be closed this weekend

Stretches of two Twin Cities freeways will be closed this weekend

A stretch of Interstate 94 in St. Paul will be closed all weekend, starting late Friday. And part of Interstate 494 in Bloomington will be closed from Friday night through early Saturday.
by Andrew Krueger

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Eagan police ignored man's stroke symptoms during traffic stop, wrongful death suit alleges

Eagan police ignored man's stroke symptoms during traffic stop, wrongful death suit alleges

The family of a 50-year-old postal worker from Cottage Grove has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging that Eagan police and jail staff mistook his stroke symptoms for drug impairment after a DWI arrest. The suit claims officers ignored clear signs of medical distress and left Kingsley Fifi Bimpong without treatment for hours, leading to his death.
by Matt Sepic

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How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day around Minnesota

How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day around Minnesota

Indigenous Peoples Day is Monday, Oct. 13. Check out these events to begin celebrating over the weekend and into Monday with community, art markets, music and food.   
by Chandra Colvin

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Meet some of the immigrant-owned businesses bringing global flavors to Richfield

Meet some of the immigrant-owned businesses bringing global flavors to Richfield

Minnesota’s immigrant-owned businesses are central to the state’s economy. In Richfield — a suburb just south of Minneapolis — entrepreneurs from around the world are shaping the city’s food and shopping scene. 
by Sarah Thamer

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