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Two firefighters injured in Minneapolis fire; businesses displaced
A fire in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis heavily damaged two buildings early Wednesday. Two firefighters were injured in an explosion caused by smoke and gas buildup.
American Lung Association urges Minnesota lawmakers to crack down on flavored tobacco products
In a scathing new report released Wednesday, the organization argues products like wintergreen chewing tobacco, fruit-flavored vapes and menthol cigarettes not only harm young users but can lead to a disproportionate number of tobacco deaths among Black Minnesotans compared to their white peers.
Minnesota state trooper charged with murder in the killing of Ricky Cobb II
Cobb, 33, was shot to death by trooper Ryan Londregan during a stop on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on July 31 at about 2 a.m. Londregan is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and second-degree manslaughter.
Why are Minnesota jail deaths on the rise?
KARE 11 Investigative Journalist A.J. Lagoe has reported extensively on jail deaths and their sometimes flawed and “often toothless” investigations in Minnesota. He shared his insight as a guest on Morning Edition with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
Closing time? No, it’s Oscar time for Minnesotan Dan Wilson
Minnesotan Dan Wilson was nominated for an Oscar on Tuesday for his work on the movie “American Symphony.” Wilson is known for being in the Minneapolis rock band Semisonic.
In Minnesota’s northeast, Schultz tries again to unseat Rep. Stauber
A rematch is shaping up in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, where Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber could face former state Rep. Jen Schultz for a second time.
Minneapolis City Council advances cease-fire resolution for Israel-Hamas war
A Minneapolis council committee on Tuesday moved forward a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. The council voted 9-3 with one abstention to send the resolution on to the full council meeting on Thursday.