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Chauvin appeals conviction in George Floyd's murder to the Minnesota Supreme Court

Chauvin appeals conviction in George Floyd's murder to the Minnesota Supreme Court

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is appealing his murder conviction in the killing of George Floyd to the Minnesota Supreme Court. He says the district judge's decision not to move the proceedings out of the city deprived him of a fair trial.
by The Associated Press

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Love taxidermy, odd art and mad clowns? Check out this circus-like expo

Love taxidermy, odd art and mad clowns? Check out this circus-like expo

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is bringing about 150 vendors selling gothic and dark-fantasy items, a “mad clown” museum, sideshow acts and a taxidermy class to Minneapolis on Saturday, May 20.
by Robyn Katona

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Strip club to neighborhood grocery store: Karen and Nepali Foods opens in St. Paul

Strip club to neighborhood grocery store: Karen and Nepali Foods opens in St. Paul

A small business owner and his partners have turned a former St. Paul strip club into a neighborhood grocery store. For years, the Lamplighter Lounge was the subject of many police calls for violent shootings — a couple of them fatal.
by Regina Medina

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Police, federal authorities probe St. Paul mosque fire

Police, federal authorities probe St. Paul mosque fire

The Oromo American Tawhid Islamic Center building was unoccupied and under renovation when the fire broke out Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported.
by Tim Nelson

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Animal Humane Society reopens adoption centers after canine flu outbreak

Animal Humane Society reopens adoption centers after canine flu outbreak

The Animal Humane Society in the Twin Cities is reopening its pet adoption centers in Coon Rapids and Golden Valley for adoptions on Tuesday, after battling an outbreak of canine influenza for more than a month.
by Tim Nelson

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Photos: Black Fashion Week's first Minnesota Met Gala

Photos: Black Fashion Week's first Minnesota Met Gala

The Minnesota Met Gala, organized by Black Fashion Week, showcased local talent and designs, aiming to establish an annual event resembling the iconic Met Gala in New York City.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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DFL chair promises changes after Minneapolis convention fight

DFL chair promises changes after Minneapolis convention fight

A video posted to Twitter by the Wedge Live account shows a heated scene between supporters of challenger Nasri Warsame and incumbent Ward 10 City Council Member Aisha Chughtai on Saturday.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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St. Paul mosque vandalism is 5th attack in Minnesota this year

St. Paul mosque vandalism is 5th attack in Minnesota this year

Surveillance video shows a person carrying a blue umbrella walking up to Masjid As-Sunnah Islamic Center near Ruth St. and Interstate 94 just after 7 a.m. on Friday. The person drops the umbrella, then repeatedly heaves a rock or chunk of concrete at the glass door.
by Matt Sepic

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