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Two children, ages 7 and 11, were wounded by gunfire while inside a home in Minneapolis early Wednesday.
Minneapolis expands program to prevent child homelessness
A Minneapolis program designed to help prevent kids’ families from becoming homeless is expanding for the next school year, with the aim of helping twice as many families with children to avoid experiencing homelessness. 
Minneapolis musician Kashimana sings of motherhood
MPR News guest host Emily Bright speaks with Minneapolis-based musician Kashimana about their new solo album, “Phantom Cries,” out this week.
Temporary site plan for Minneapolis police precinct building moves forward
A council committee Tuesday unanimously passed a legislative directive requiring the city to research the merits of adding 3rd Police Precinct officers to the Century Plaza building which is located outside of the precinct's geographic boundaries. 
Property damage charge for St. Paul woman suspected in apartment fire
The complaint against Aisha Abdulle, 18, accuses her of lighting fireworks and throwing them in the street and dry grass nearby. They allegedly started a fire that quickly spread to an apartment building.
MnDOT details plans for the future of I-94
Minnesotans can give their feedback on what to do with a busy stretch of I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul.