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Frey picks Hennepin County judge as new Minneapolis community safety head
Toddrick Barnette, currently the county’s chief judge, will replace Cedric Alexander, who resigned after less than a year in the newly created position that combined five departments, including Minneapolis police.
First-generation college students drive growth at Southwest Minnesota State
University leaders strengthened ties to local K-12 schools and embraced the region’s growing diversity. The result is an upswing in students fueled largely by the children of first-generation immigrants. It’s made SMSU one of the few four-year public universities in Minnesota where enrollment is rising.
Vikings fans swarm Minneapolis for season opener
They’re hoping for a better end to the season than last year when the Vikings finished 13-4 in the regular season and then were upset by the New York Giants in the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs.
3rd Avenue Bridge reopens in October, Stone Arch Bridge repairs planned for next two summers
The Stone Arch Bridge will be closed to through traffic for two summers, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, but the Third Avenue Bridge nearby will reopen in late October.
Al Quie remembered with warmth, humor at funeral service
The funeral happened a day after Quie lay in state at the Minnesota State Capitol. Political leaders from both parties paid respect to Quie during a ceremony in the Rotunda next to his casket.
MPR News' favorite summer reads
Summer is all about the classic beach read and while the season may be coming to a close, bookworms across the newsroom shared their favorite picks.