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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.
Frey recommends 3rd Police Precinct station not go back to Lake Street or nearby — for now
The City of Minneapolis is scrapping proposals to return the 3rd Police Precinct station to its former place on Lake Street or find the precinct a new home near 26th and Minnehaha avenues.
Minneapolis police say a teenage girl was fatally shot in the city’s East Isles neighborhood early Monday morning.
Arts Briefs: Musicians in masks
In this week’s Arts Briefs, Target Field labor issues, new music from Lucy Michelle and the next season of performing arts at the Walker. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge: Did Jimi Hendrix breed musical wolves?