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How might Minnesota’s ‘sanctuary city’ policies stand up in court?

How might Minnesota’s ‘sanctuary city’ policies stand up in court?

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Madeline Lohman from The Advocates for Human Rights, which provides legal help, advocacy and education for immigrants.
by Clay Masters, Gretchen Brown and Ngoc Bui

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Gold Medal Flour mural discovered on a south Minneapolis home becomes a portal to the past

Gold Medal Flour mural discovered on a south Minneapolis home becomes a portal to the past

After uncovering two massive Gold Medal Flour ads covering his side walls, a Minneapolis architect set out on a mission to find out more about the history of the house and the neighborhood.
by Ngoc Bui

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Essentia Health exits mediation with University of Minnesota over medical system

Essentia Health exits mediation with University of Minnesota over medical system

Duluth-based Essentia Health has exited formal mediation with the University of Minnesota — but says it will remain involved in talks about the University’s medical school.
by Emily Reese and Gretchen Brown

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Minneapolis mayoral candidates debate encampment solutions, downtown revitalization

Minneapolis mayoral candidates debate encampment solutions, downtown revitalization

The Citizens League hosted a debate with five candidates vying to be the next Minneapolis mayor Friday. Early voting is underway before the election on Nov. 4.
by MPR News Staff and Cari Spencer

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After a violent summer in Minneapolis, a plea for transparency

After a violent summer in Minneapolis, a plea for transparency

Minneapolis City Council member Katie Cashman is asking for crime clearance rates to be added to the city's public website, and for the police department to release the data as soon as the end of October.
by Gretchen Brown

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Minnesota’s fall seasons are getting warmer

Minnesota’s fall seasons are getting warmer

Climate change is warming up Minnesota’s fall weather. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with assistant state climatologist Peter Boulay about the state’s fastest-warming season.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota family held hostage in $8M crypto kidnapping, Texas brothers charged

Minnesota family held hostage in $8M crypto kidnapping, Texas brothers charged

Federal prosecutors say Raymond and Isiah Garcia held a Washington County family hostage for nine hours, holding them at gunpoint and forcing them to transfer millions in cryptocurrency. The incident triggered a massive law enforcement response and led Mahtomedi Public Schools to cancel its homecoming game out of caution.
by Matt Sepic

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The art of comedy: An event series pairs figure drawing with standup comedy 

The art of comedy: An event series pairs figure drawing with standup comedy 

Laugh and Draw is a quarterly Minneapolis event that blends standup comedy with figure drawing, where comedians perform while artists sketch them in a gallery setting.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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