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Como Zoo cougar is navigating a new world — without eyes 

Como Zoo cougar is navigating a new world — without eyes 

A cougar at the St. Paul zoo lost his eyesight due to a genetic condition. To prevent further pain and irritation, zookeepers decided to remove his eyes. They say he’s successfully navigating his habitat — and serving as an animal ambassador in new ways.
by Tim Nelson

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Black entrepreneurs say Minneapolis 'Wildest Dreams Expo' was bad for business

Black entrepreneurs say Minneapolis 'Wildest Dreams Expo' was bad for business

Dozens of business owners said the expo organized by the city of Minneapolis to celebrate and uplift Black entrepreneurship actually hurt them. They said the poorly attended event cost them money they couldn’t afford to lose, and according to city records, tens of thousands of dollars in contracts flowed to businesses based outside of Minnesota.
by Jon Collins

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Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing

Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing

Minnesota's Court of Appeals has upheld Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd.
by The Associated Press

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Brooklyn Center man mauled to death in dog attack

Responding to a 911 call early Thursday afternoon, police saw four American pit bull terriers attacking the man, 22, outside his home. Police say the incident remains under investigation and it’s too soon to say whether prosecutors will file criminal charges.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis pays $9 million to settle Chauvin excessive force suits

Minneapolis pays $9 million to settle Chauvin excessive force suits

John Pope and Zoya Code sued the city last year, alleging Derek Chauvin kneeled on their necks in separate incidents in 2017. Chauvin killed George Floyd in 2020 using a similar restraint. Chief Brian O’Hara said Chauvin’s badge number has been “destroyed.”
by Matt Sepic

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'Sioux Chef' Sean Sherman makes Time’s list of 100 most influential people

'Sioux Chef' Sean Sherman makes Time’s list of 100 most influential people

The Twin Cities-based Indigenous food advocate and restaurateur won praise from the magazine for his work around Native food and cooking, calling him “a powerful force of good in the culinary world and beyond.”
by Tim Nelson

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Minneapolis rolls out new bike, scooter rentals after Nice Ride's exit

Minneapolis rolls out new bike, scooter rentals after Nice Ride's exit

Three operators — Lime, Spin, and Veo — will begin providing rentals starting Thursday. Lime and Veo will have e-bike rentals. Riders will now be able to end their trip anywhere, unlike Nice Ride, which required a bike docking system.
by Lisa Ryan

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