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8 injured in Minneapolis shooting
Police are investigating after a shooting left eight people injured in Minneapolis Sunday evening.
Minnesota State Fair neighbors eye safety, parking as get-together nears
Two different neighborhood groups from St. Paul and Falcon Heights, Minn. formed task forces after residents noticed years of concerns of safety and parking issues during the last few fair seasons.
Minneapolis weighs increasing funding for community violence prevention
Earlier this week, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposed a $1.8 billion budget which includes an increase in funding for community-driven violence prevention efforts.
Twin Cities is the first in the nation to get inflation below 2 percent annual rate
In May, the annual inflation rate in the Twin Cities dropped below the Federal Reserve’s two percent target — making it the first major metropolitan area to do so. What’s behind the region’s relative success?
Minneapolis approves measure to boost pay for Uber, Lyft drivers
The ordinance passed 7-5 despite rideshare companies’ threats they’ll stop operating in the city if the provision goes forward.