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Coalition turns in signatures for Minneapolis ‘community control of police’ ballot measure

Coalition turns in signatures for Minneapolis ‘community control of police’ ballot measure

The proposal seeks to create an elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission that could hire and fire officers, including the police chief. The commission would also investigate complaints against officers and publicly release the findings. 
by Jon Collins

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Team of three Minnesota high schoolers among nine finalists in international math competition

Team of three Minnesota high schoolers among nine finalists in international math competition

A group from the Blake School went to New York to compete in the finals for the M3 Challenge. A test of math skills and creativity, the competition asked students to create a plan to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Downtown St. Paul’s largest property owner to sell portfolio

Downtown St. Paul’s largest property owner to sell portfolio

St. Paul’s biggest property owner is selling six downtown office buildings with more than 1.6 million square feet between them, including the landmark First National Bank Building. The portfolio also includes two parking garages, a restaurant, and a parking lot.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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How the Minnesota Twins’ lucky summer sausage got made

How the Minnesota Twins’ lucky summer sausage got made

The Minnesota Twins have won nine games in a row — the longest winning streak for the team since 2008. The team is crediting their wins to a lucky sausage. Where did it come from and how did it get into the dugout?
by Phil Picardi, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Anna Haecherl

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U of M officials meet with pro-Palestinian protest organizers; buildings closed a 3rd day

U of M officials meet with pro-Palestinian protest organizers; buildings closed a 3rd day

Protest organizers met with university leaders on Wednesday morning to discuss their demands. Interim University President Jeff Ettinger spoke with reporters after the meeting and said the conversation was “constructive.”
by MPR News Staff and Anika Besst

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