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Police say missing Andover 13-year-old located, safe

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office had asked for the public’s help Monday morning finding Aryanna Lee Schulz, who was believed to have left her home at about 6 a.m. Sunday. Just before 3 p.m. on Monday, the sheriff’s office said Aryanna was safely located.
by MPR News Staff

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Roof Depot deal taps $6.5 million in state funding

Roof Depot deal taps $6.5 million in state funding

The purchase would be a turning point in the nearly decade-long debate over the Roof Depot. It’s a win for local activists, who want to turn the site into an urban farm, community center and housing for unhoused people.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minneapolis will pay out $700,000 to settle suit stemming from 2019 fatal police shooting

Family members of Chiasher Vue, allege that officers unlawfully detained Vue's four children by keeping them in locked, unheated squad cars for four hours while police tried to get Vue out of the house and surrender.
by Sarah Thamer

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After convention chaos, Minnesota DFL committee gives initial nod to ban those engaged in violence

After convention chaos, Minnesota DFL committee gives initial nod to ban those engaged in violence

The executive committee of Minnesota's Democratic Farmer Labor Party gave initial approval to bylaws that will permanently ban people who engage in or incite violent acts from participating in party activities.
by The Associated Press

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Celebrating 25 years of techno parties and raves at Intellephunk

Celebrating 25 years of techno parties and raves at Intellephunk

Through trials and tribulations, the Minneapolis promoters celebrate 25 years of dance parties, raves, and the future of the Twin Cities techno community.

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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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