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Facing Hurricane Milton: Floridians and Minnesotans share stories of escape and resilience
As Hurricane Milton targets Florida, Minnesotans step up with relief efforts while others face the challenges of evacuation and honestly assessing home safety.
Mayor Frey vetoes carbon emission fee adopted by city council
In his veto letter Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he agrees with the aims of the fee on polluters, but he said the council’s action amounts to an “unauthorized tax.”
Advocacy group hails housing developers‘ commitments to worker protections
Two affordable housing developers announced Wednesday that they will sign on to a program designed to protect workers in the Twin Cities non-union construction industry from exploitation.
Latest Catan board game adds new challenge: produce power without over-polluting
As players build settlements, they can choose renewable energy or fossil fuels. The company behind Catan: New Energies hopes the abstract game can spark real conversations about energy use.
Jury convicts three members of Minneapolis Bloods gang at racketeering trial
A federal jury on Tuesday convicted three members of the Minneapolis Bloods gang in connection with the murder of two rivals. The case is notable because jurors found one of the defendants guilty of racketeering.