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Minneapolis council members insert millions for non-police based public safety in 2024 budget

Minneapolis council members insert millions for non-police based public safety in 2024 budget

On Thursday members of the Minneapolis City Council discussed and approved the use of millions of dollars to support public safety initiatives in 2024 that will rely on unarmed civilians in busy corridors of the city.  
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis teachers union backs off Israel-Hamas statement

In a vote late Wednesday, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers walked back a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war after acknowledging that the statement was harmful to Jewish members and students.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Matt Sepic

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Tips to improve your chances of seeing the northern lights

Tips to improve your chances of seeing the northern lights

Chances to spot the northern lights are strong Thursday night and early Friday morning. Here are a few tips on how to monitor conditions, and how to catch the extraterrestrial show.
by MPR News Staff

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Art Hounds: Fergus Falls wraps up a Year of Beck 

Art Hounds: Fergus Falls wraps up a Year of Beck 

“Year of Beck” ends at Kaddatz, Fergus Falls with Charles Beck's exhibit. John Gorka plays in St. Cloud, and "Letters to Santa" shows in Minneapolis.
by Emily Bright

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One dead in house explosion, fire in South St. Paul

One dead in house explosion, fire in South St. Paul

Fire crews who responded to reports of an explosion found the home fully engulfed, with flames rising above the surrounding trees.
by Peter Cox

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DFL lawmakers eye big boost in child care spending

DFL lawmakers eye big boost in child care spending

Two DFL legislators on Thursday proposed expanding state child care and early education subsidies so that families would pay no more than 7 percent of their income for child care. 
by Kyra Miles

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