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December 29, 2022 2:17 PM

The most popular pet name for dogs and cats in Minneapolis? Luna

According to the Minneapolis Animal Care & Control center, Luna is the most popular name for both dogs and cats for 2022.

by Sam Stroozas

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December 29, 2022 2:00 PM

Charges: Mall of America shooters chased, confronted, killed 19-year-old

Charges filed Thursday against four teens detailed a chaotic scene Friday at the Mall of America's Nordstrom store before the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Johntae Hudson, who died of multiple gunshot wounds. Prosecutors did not disclose a motive.

by Matt Sepic

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December 28, 2022 3:56 PM

Twin Cities 'grime-core' performer Riotgrrrldarko lives up to her name

Bray’Jana Coleman, also known as Riotgrrrldarko, is a Minneapolis lady rager, mother of two, doula, friend and local icon. Although Riotgrrrldarko has only been making music for a couple of years, she already has a devoted fan base in the Twin Cities.

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December 27, 2022 4:36 PM

'Clothing for the Spirit': Paul Chan takes a breather at the Walker Art Center

Artist Paul Chan spent years making a reputation doing highly regarded digital video. Then he got burned out. In a new show at the Walker, he uses various techniques to explore his experiences since then.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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December 27, 2022 9:15 AM

Infrastructure bill provides boost for Twin Cities transportation projects

Officials said the funding boost from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will allow many more projects to be approved this year.

by Samuel King

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December 24, 2022 4:09 PM

Bloomington chief: Suspects in Mall of America fatal shooting in custody, names victim

Bloomington police say they have at least some of the suspects in custody a day after Johntae Raymon Hudson, 19, of St. Paul died of multiple gunshot wounds.

by MPR News Staff

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December 24, 2022 10:24 AM

1 killed, firefighter injured after Minneapolis fire

Crews found a victim on the first floor and began life-saving measures after taking them out of the building. Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

by MPR News Staff

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December 24, 2022 4:00 AM

Building linking downtown St. Paul light rail station to skyway will close temporarily

A building connecting a downtown St. Paul light rail station to the skyway will be closed beginning next week amid growing safety concerns in the area.

by Jacob Aloi

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December 23, 2022 5:00 PM

At a Minneapolis tent encampment, a chosen family sticks together in the storm

The weather is just one of many daily hurdles for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Three residents at an encampment in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood are grateful to have each other and hope to have enough propane tanks to fuel their heaters through this dangerous cold spell.

by Grace Birnstengel