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With better adoption prospects, Minnesota shelters see influx of dogs from across the U.S.

With better adoption prospects, Minnesota shelters see influx of dogs from across the U.S.

Animal shelters in some parts of the U.S. are increasingly being filled to capacity or beyond with dogs. And now more than ever, those animals are streaming into Minnesota in hopes they can find a forever home — here.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota State Fair will have more cops, cameras and horses

Minnesota State Fair will have more cops, cameras and horses

The addition of more cameras, metal detectors, coordination with other agencies are part of a wide-ranging response to public safety challenges on and off the fairgrounds in recent years.
by Tim Nelson

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Twin Cities is the first in the nation to get inflation below 2 percent annual rate

Twin Cities is the first in the nation to get inflation below 2 percent annual rate

In May, the annual inflation rate in the Twin Cities dropped below the Federal Reserve’s two percent target — making it the first major metropolitan area to do so. What’s behind the region’s relative success?
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Montana youths win case against the state for climate change harms

Montana youths win case against the state for climate change harms

A legal victory this week for 16 young people who sued the state of Montana over their right to a “clean and healthful environment”, as laid out in the state constitution. So, what’s next?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Fargo body cam footage shows harrowing moments as gunman fires on police

Fargo body cam footage shows harrowing moments as gunman fires on police

Authorities in Fargo on Thursday released body camera footage of Mohamad Barakat fatally shooting a police officer before another officer killed Barakat on July 14.
by Dan Kraker

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Minneapolis approves measure to boost pay for Uber, Lyft drivers

Minneapolis approves measure to boost pay for Uber, Lyft drivers

The ordinance passed 7-5 despite rideshare companies’ threats they’ll stop operating in the city if the provision goes forward. 
by Jon Collins

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Feds charge another 14 people in Minneapolis gang crackdown

Feds charge another 14 people in Minneapolis gang crackdown

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against an additional 14 alleged members of Minneapolis street gangs. The new criminal complaints follow similar charges brought in May against 45 suspected members of the Highs and Bloods.
by Matt Sepic

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Walz says tax rebates will help with back to school shopping

Walz says tax rebates will help with back to school shopping

The governor promoted rebates arriving in Minnesotan’s bank accounts this week as a back-to-school stimulus. And he responded to complaints from Republican leaders that the $260 rebates were much less than the DFLer promised last year on the campaign trail.
by Brian Bakst

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