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U presses for control of campus teaching hospital ahead of Sanford-Fairview deal

U presses for control of campus teaching hospital ahead of Sanford-Fairview deal

The University of Minnesota is planning to ask the state to help it acquire health care facilities from Fairview Health Services. It comes as Fairview is planning to merge with Sanford Health, a move the state Attorney General’s office is investigating.
by Michelle Wiley

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Hamline student, former instructor at center of debate over religion, academic freedom speak out

Hamline student, former instructor at center of debate over religion, academic freedom speak out

Two people at the center of the controversy at Hamline University over academic freedom that has gained international attention spoke Wednesday about how the incident has impacted their lives.
by Nina Moini

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Federal crackdown continues as violent crime ebbs

Federal crackdown continues as violent crime ebbs

Minneapolis reported significantly fewer homicides and carjackings last year after a big spike in 2021. Federal authorities continue to push forward with an initiative targeting violent crime, which Minnesota U.S. Attorney Andy Luger announced in May.
by Matt Sepic

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Real estate development firm run by doctors donates St. Paul building for affordable housing

Real estate development firm run by doctors donates St. Paul building for affordable housing

Two Minnesota doctors donated the former 8-story Gallery Medical Building to the Salvation Army in St. Paul to curb homelessness. Appraisers set the St. Paul building’s value at about $5 million, a major gift for the charity.
by Tim Nelson

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Minneapolis City Council mainstay Lisa Goodman won’t seek reelection

Minneapolis City Council mainstay Lisa Goodman won’t seek reelection

Goodman, 56, the longest-serving current member of the Minneapolis City Council, listed “unprecedented investment and growth in downtown” among the achievements of her tenure. She said Monday she plans to stay in Minneapolis and seek “public service-oriented” work.
by Tim Nelson

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'I bring a holistic view': Q&A with Dawanna Witt, new Hennepin County sheriff

'I bring a holistic view': Q&A with Dawanna Witt, new Hennepin County sheriff

The first woman and the first Black person to lead the department, Witt’s new role follows a period of deep scrutiny of law enforcement and a year of high crime. What comes next? All Things Considered sat down for a Q&A.
by Emily Bright, Megan Burks and Amy Felegy

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'Happy to be home': Twin Cities residents confront heavy snow, slick streets

'Happy to be home': Twin Cities residents confront heavy snow, slick streets

The Twin Cities and area communities declare snow emergencies as plows begin to clear streets so emergency vehicles, delivery and commuting vehicles can move around. A second day of the winter storm is dumping more than foot in some places in the metro.
by Matt Sepic

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