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Upset by slow pace of repairs, more renters in Minnesota are forming tenant unions

Upset by slow pace of repairs, more renters in Minnesota are forming tenant unions

More renters across the state are forming tenant unions to push for repairs and improvements in their buildings under a new state law that adds protections for tenant organizing.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Twin Cities dinner series explores America’s culinary origins

Twin Cities dinner series explores America’s culinary origins

A Twin Cities dinner series called Stories Behind the Menu invites chefs of color to share meals and personal histories, using food as a way to spark cultural connection, healing and conversation about America’s complex culinary roots.
by Jacob Aloi

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How ranked choice voting works

How ranked choice voting works

Voters in several Minnesota cities will use ranked choice voting — or instant-runoff voting — this fall to decide local races. Instead of selecting just one candidate, they rank them by preference.
by MPR News Staff

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Custodians, food service workers go on strike at University of Minnesota campuses

Custodians, food service workers go on strike at University of Minnesota campuses

The strike that began late Monday by 1,400 members of Teamsters Local 320 of custodians, maintenance staff and food service workers spread to additional campuses early Tuesday — and is set to expand to the U of M Twin Cities campus on Tuesday afternoon.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Several freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend

Several freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend

As summer gives way to fall, there is still a lot of road construction underway across Minnesota. Drivers in the Twin Cities will have to navigate several major freeway closures this weekend.
by Andrew Krueger

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Minnetonka police, fire departments launch drones as first responders for some calls

Minnetonka police, fire departments launch drones as first responders for some calls

The Minnetonka police and fire departments are launching a new program to respond to 911 calls — one that will see drones arrive on-scene before emergency responders for some calls. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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