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Where should Minneapolis build its new 3rd Precinct building?

Where should Minneapolis build its new 3rd Precinct building?

Almost three years after abandoning the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct building, the city of Minneapolis will hold listening sessions to decide whether to keep the building at its former location or construct a new building several blocks away.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota social justice advocate Victor 'Vic' Rosenthal remembered as a generous mentor, friend

Minnesota social justice advocate Victor 'Vic' Rosenthal remembered as a generous mentor, friend

Victor “Vic” Rosenthal was a New York native who found a home in St. Paul, where he worked for racial justice, voting rights, gay marriage, rights for immigrants, affordable housing and other issues. He was 68.
by Peter Cox

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Minnesota Twins unveil new made-in-Minnesota scoreboard

Minnesota Twins unveil new made-in-Minnesota scoreboard

A massive 178-foot-wide, edgeless high-definition screen now towers over the left field stand. It’s big enough that it feels like players on the screen are an arm's length away, even standing at home plate.
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul, Minneapolis lift parking restrictions

St. Paul, Minneapolis lift parking restrictions

Both Minneapolis and St. Paul are lifting their winter parking restrictions starting Wednesday at 8 a.m. 
by Jon Collins

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Building off history: UMN symposium showcases queer culture through bandana art

Building off history: UMN symposium showcases queer culture through bandana art

The University of Minnesota is hosting a Queer and Trans Ecologies Symposium beginning March 23 and ending March 25. It will include panels and discussions, as well as showcase the national touring Queer Ecology Hanky Project.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Sam Stroozas

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Planning your next vacation? Try these Minnesota day trips

Planning your next vacation? Try these Minnesota day trips

Have you been dreaming about your next vacation? There are plenty of day trips and staycations you can take right here in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two journalists about their favorite hidden gems for travel in and around Minnesota and how to plan a short getaway.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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Walmart to shutter Brooklyn Center location

Walmart to shutter Brooklyn Center location

A spokesperson said in an email it was an underperforming location and did not meet financial expectations.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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City of St. Paul, unions reach tentative deal to avert strike

City of St. Paul, unions reach tentative deal to avert strike

The city of St. Paul said Tuesday it has reached a tentative contract deal with three unions representing nearly 300 city workers, averting a potential strike.
by Tim Nelson

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