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NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts
"My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network," says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million.
Hoffman and family file civil lawsuit against Vance Boelter
Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, and his family have filed a civil lawsuit in Hennepin Country against Vance Boelter, who is accused of shooting Hoffman and his wife Yvette and shooting and killing Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
Minneapolis headed for potential 'never-ending loop' in community safety commissioner nomination
The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey are in a disagreement over whether to reappoint current commissioner Todd Barnette to another term. The city attorney says they could be at a standstill, without votes to either overturn a mayoral veto or confirm Barnette’s appointment.
Senate votes 50-49 to overturn mining ban near Boundary Waters
The vote clears the path for Twin Metals to reapply to open an underground copper mine near Ely, just outside the wilderness area. Conservation groups argue mining in the region poses an unacceptable pollution threat.
Owatonna residents force bonding question for new fire, police facilities to be on ballot
Officials in Owatonna say their city desperately needs new fire and police stations. But some residents question the need and the cost. Nearly 2,500 of them signed a petition to force the city to put $65 million bonding question to fund the facilities on the ballot.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey named to Time 100 list
Frey’s entry in the magazine calls him the city’s “adopted son” who was drawn to Minneapolis after running a marathon. “His three terms as mayor have been an endurance test of another sort,” it reads.