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Minnesota choir looks toward a 'More Hopeful Tomorrow' in opening concert

Minnesota choir looks toward a 'More Hopeful Tomorrow' in opening concert

The Singers will perform Damien Geter’s “Cantata for a More Hopeful Tomorrow” on Saturday. Originally commissioned by The Washington Chorus in 2020, Geter used a combination of music by Johann Sebastian Bach, spirituals and the words of Walt Whitman to write the piece that reflects on the cataclysmic events of that year.
by Jacob Aloi

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Historic redevelopers across Minnesota troubled as tax credit ends

Historic redevelopers across Minnesota troubled as tax credit ends

As construction continues in Duluth on two projects transforming iconic, historic downtown buildings into badly needed housing, developers worry that the expiration of a state historic tax credit will stall other expensive building renovations across the state.
by Dan Kraker

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Minneapolis City Council declines pausing homeless encampment evictions

Minneapolis City Council declines pausing homeless encampment evictions

In the wake of two police clearings of homeless encampments in the past month that led some homeless people to pitch tents outside City Hall in protest, the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday declined to take concrete action on the clearings.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Minneapolis City Council OK's new executive mayor government

Minneapolis City Council OK's new executive mayor government

The government restructure approved by the Minneapolis City Council Thursday codifies the new Office of Community Safety, including police, fire and other public safety functions.
by Regina Medina

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Murder charges detail horrifying assault and death of Maplewood toddler

Murder charges detail horrifying assault and death of Maplewood toddler

A 26-year-old Maplewood man was charged with second degree murder Thursday after prosecutors say his girlfriend’s daughter was burned, beaten, sexually assaulted and eventually killed.
by Tim Nelson

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In first test, St. Paul’s housing rent control has limited impact

In first test, St. Paul’s housing rent control has limited impact

The St. Paul City Council has turned back challenges to housing rental increases above a three percent limit set by voters last fall — allowing hikes more than double that to move forward.
by Tim Nelson

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Jensen goes from maverick lawmaker to GOP standard bearer

Jensen goes from maverick lawmaker to GOP standard bearer

Dr. Scott Jensen, the Republican nominee for Minnesota governor, has had a rapid rise from Capitol newcomer to statewide candidate. And sometimes he’s been hard to pin down on issues. 
by Brian Bakst

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Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos a Secretario de Estado de Minnesota sobre las elecciones

Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos a Secretario de Estado de Minnesota sobre las elecciones

El actual secretario de Estado de Minnesota es Steve Simon, un demócrata que fue elegido para el cargo en 2014 y antes de eso sirvió en la Cámara de Representantes de Minnesota. Su contrincante es Kim Crockett, republicana y abogada que nunca ha ocupado un puesto público.

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Campaign for control of Legislature plays out in suburbs

Campaign for control of Legislature plays out in suburbs

Although all 201 seats in the Minnesota Legislature are on the ballot this year, only some are truly competitive. And many of those are in second-ring suburbs and outlying regional centers. 
by Brian Bakst

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