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'The fight isn't over': Protesters try to stop Roof Depot demolition

'The fight isn't over': Protesters try to stop Roof Depot demolition

After a day-long occupation, activists say they will keep fighting the impending demolition of the Roof Depot. The Minneapolis city officials say the demolition will take place as scheduled and will be done safely.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Harding High stabbing renews debate over cops in St. Paul schools

Harding High stabbing renews debate over cops in St. Paul schools

The killing of 15-year-old Devin Scott on Feb. 10 — allegedly by a 16-year-old fellow Harding High student — renewed the debate in St. Paul over school resource officers, also called SROs. 
by Matt Sepic

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Environmental justice activists continue fight against Roof Depot demolition

Environmental justice activists continue fight against Roof Depot demolition

Activists in south Minneapolis have set up tents to occupy the site of a planned expansion of a city public works facility. They're concerned demolition of the Roof Depot building on the 8.5-acre former superfund site will lead to more pollution in the neighborhood. 
by Jon Collins and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Record snowstorm poses challenges for travel and parking

Record snowstorm poses challenges for travel and parking

City and state officials are advising people to stay home and find off-street parking if possible to help plows clear already snow-narrowed roads.
by Nicole Ki

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Jimmy Lee Recreation Center reopens with focus on community

Jimmy Lee Recreation Center reopens with focus on community

The Jimmy Lee Recreation Center, located in the heart of St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood, reopened Saturday after an employee shot and critically injured a 16-year-old in the parking lot. In the past month, staff has focused on re-evaluating safety procedures and helping the community heal.
by Simone Cazares

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Frey: Affordable rental housing in Minneapolis surged last year

Frey: Affordable rental housing in Minneapolis surged last year

The number of affordable rental housing units created in Minneapolis last year was about three times higher than the yearly average for most of the last decade. 
by Jon Collins

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