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Twin Cities women in prison for teen’s death are released under new felony-murder law

Twin Cities women in prison for teen’s death are released under new felony-murder law

Two women convicted in connection with a 2017 home invasion murder were released from prison last week because of a change in state law. Megan Christine Cater, 25, of Lakeville and Briana Marie Martinson, 27, of Prior Lake admitted taking part in the burglary of Corey Elder’s apartment, a judge found that they did not share responsibility for his murder.
by Matt Sepic

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Crisis nurseries ready to help support parents in tight spot

Crisis nurseries ready to help support parents in tight spot

Not every parent has a support system to help when life gets in the way, especially in an emergency. That’s where crisis nurseries can step in to bridge gaps in the child care ecosystem. Minnesota has different models helping bring relief in times of need. 
by Hannah Yang

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Despite record warmth and no snowfall, the world’s fastest cross-country skiers are still coming to Minneapolis

Despite record warmth and no snowfall, the world’s fastest cross-country skiers are still coming to Minneapolis

Despite a historically warm winter and hardly any natural snowfall, organizers of the first World Cup cross-country ski race to be held in the U.S. in more than 20 years are moving ahead with the race scheduled for Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis next weekend.
by Dan Kraker

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New financial assistance effort aimed at reducing Minnesota's stark homeownership racial gap

New financial assistance effort aimed at reducing Minnesota's stark homeownership racial gap

Thousands of Minnesota families long shut out of home ownership stand to benefit from a new program aimed at building generational wealth. Advocates hope the help will reduce Minnesota’s stark racial home ownership gap.
by Mark Zdechlik

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New ‘green bank’ for climate projects set to launch this year

New ‘green bank’ for climate projects set to launch this year

The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority will distribute funding for green energy and other climate-friendly projects. The first projects from the $45 million pool could be funded early this summer.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Minneapolis City Council approves $950,000 settlement with journalists detained or injured during 2020 unrest

Minneapolis City Council approves $950,000 settlement with journalists detained or injured during 2020 unrest

The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to approve a $950,000 settlement on behalf of journalists detained or injured by Minneapolis police during unrest following George Floyd’s killing in 2020. 
by Jon Collins

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State officials say North Shore lodge that burned had 3 unresolved inspection violations

State officials say North Shore lodge that burned had 3 unresolved inspection violations

State officials said Wednesday that a historic North Shore lodge destroyed in a fire the previous day had three unresolved violations from a recent fire code inspection, but it wasn’t clear if those violations played a role in the blaze.
by The Associated Press, MPR News Staff and Peter Cox

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