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Frey highlights public safety, housing in proposed budget

Frey highlights public safety, housing in proposed budget

The Minneapolis mayor also warned that the city was projected to experience shortfalls in the coming years and urged residents to get vaccinated so businesses and events may resume more safely.
by Jon Collins

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GOP donor’s indictment poses problem for party leader

GOP donor’s indictment poses problem for party leader

Anton Lazzaro faces multiple federal counts in a sexual exploitation case. He’s a close ally of Minnesota GOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan.
by Brian Bakst

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Minneapolis resident-driven rent control proposal falls short of council support for November ballot

Minneapolis resident-driven rent control proposal falls short of council support for November ballot

A charter amendment that would have allowed Minneapolis residents to bring rent control policies directly to a general vote will not be on the November ballot, after the city council failed to overturn Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto Friday.
by Jon Collins

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Census data: U.S. is diversifying, white population shrinking

Census data: U.S. is diversifying, white population shrinking

No racial or ethnic group dominates for those under age 18, and white people declined in numbers for the first time on record in the overall U.S. population as the Hispanic and Asian populations boomed this past decade, according to the 2020 census data.
by The Associated Press

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What the new census data shows about race depends on how you look at it

What the new census data shows about race depends on how you look at it

Growing numbers of people in the U.S. are reporting on census forms that they identify with more than one racial group. But they're often hidden in breakdowns of the country's demographics.
by Connie Hanzhang Jin, Ruth Talbot and Hansi Lo Wang

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Census: Major changes for state demographics, politics

Census: Major changes for state demographics, politics

New U.S. census data shows the bulk of Minnesota’s population growth over the past decade took place in the Twin Cities metro, paralleled by an increase of Minnesotans of color.
by David H. Montgomery

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Infrastructure bill offers ‘once in a generation' investment in climate resilience

Infrastructure bill offers ‘once in a generation' investment in climate resilience

The Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill is headed to the House, where progressive Democrats say it doesn't do enough to reduce emissions. But it does invest billions to help communities prepare for the effects of climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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U.S. sends troops to Kabul to evacuate some embassy staff

U.S. sends troops to Kabul to evacuate some embassy staff

With security rapidly deteriorating in Afghanistan, the United States is sending in an additional 3,000 troops to help evacuate some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, officials said Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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