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Party like he's 65: 4-day event honors Prince's birthday
Celebrate the life and legacy of Prince on what would have been his 65th birthday at Paisley Park's “Celebration 2023.” Explore the significance of the number 7 in his history with live performances, panels and more.
Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s office to direct more lawyers to cases of missing, murdered Indigenous people
Survivors, family of Missing and Murdered Indigenous persons (MMIP) and advocates gathered to give testimony to the Not Invisible Act Commission, an advisory group of experts created to address the high incidence of human trafficking and murder across Indian Country.
Choi: Ending low-level traffic stops hasn't led to more crime in Ramsey Co.
Ending traffic stops for broken tail lights and similar vehicle violations hasn’t led to more violent crime but has dramatically cut the racial disparities in police stops, John Choi, the county attorney, said Wednesday.
What should a post-2020 downtown Minneapolis look like?
A working group formed by the mayor issued a report Tuesday on possibilities for Minneapolis’ downtown. The group outlined other ways to draw people back to downtown, including loosening liquor laws to allow open containers outside during events. 
Minnesota groups echo warning for LGBTQ+ people traveling elsewhere
The comments come after a national LGBTQ+ civil rights group on Tuesday issued its first-ever state of emergency after states across the country enacted policies restricting health care, public restroom access and other services for transgender people.
New report highlights payouts for Minnesota police misconduct
“If we're going to talk about reforming policing, if we're going to talk about any types of public policy, let's get some data, let's get some evidence that we know what's going on,” report author and Hamline University professor David Schultz told MPR News Wednesday.
After recent mosque attacks, religious and city leaders discuss options
Vandalism and arson attacks on Minnesota mosques in recent months have some in the Muslim community worried about safety. Religious and city leaders in the Twin Cities gathered Tuesday night to discuss plans to protect houses of worship.
U.S. Army Corps revokes key NorthMet copper nickel mining permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revoked a key permit for the proposed NorthMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, formerly known as the PolyMet project, dealing a serious blow to the controversial project.