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Man faces murder, assault charges in death of Winston Smith protester

Man faces murder, assault charges in death of Winston Smith protester

Nicholas Kraus, 35, allegedly crashed a Jeep SUV into a car that was parked across the traffic lanes to protect people protesting the police killing of Winston Smith. The force of the collision pushed the car into Deona Erickson and others nearby. Erickson was killed.
by Matt Sepic

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Lakeville's Regan Smith headed to the Olympics after winning 100-meter backstroke

Lakeville's Regan Smith headed to the Olympics after winning 100-meter backstroke

At the U.S. swimming trials, the 19-year-old touched first in 58.35, not as fast as her then-record time at the 2019 world championships (57.57), but surely good enough to set her up as one of the gold medal contenders in Tokyo.
by The Associated Press

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Protesters continue barricading Lake Street to remember 2 killed

Protesters continue barricading Lake Street to remember 2 killed

Midday Tuesday, Minneapolis police and public works crews pulled down makeshift barricades that demonstrators had set up to protect a memorial where Deona Erickson was killed Sunday night. People then put wooden pallets and a dumpster in the street. Police moved in hours later to detain some people and reopen Lake Street.
by Matt Sepic

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A beleaguered Minneapolis prepares to pick its leader

A beleaguered Minneapolis prepares to pick its leader

After a year of high-profile police killings, mass protests and a surge in gun violence and civil unrest, Minneapolis residents are getting ready to elect a new mayor. Seven mayoral candidates, including incumbent Jacob Frey, are vying for this week’s DFL endorsement. 
by Jon Collins

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Worker shortage frustrates Minnesota businesses

Worker shortage frustrates Minnesota businesses

Minnesota officials have been reaching out to people on unemployment in hopes of linking them with jobs. Some blame enhanced unemployment payments for the worker shortage, but others underscore the labor shortage preceded the pandemic. Challenges with child care and transportation have prevented some from joining the workforce.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Action at open state Capitol aims to avert shutdown

Action at open state Capitol aims to avert shutdown

With the public welcomed back to observe, Minnesota lawmakers return to the Capitol for a special session that will continue until a new state budget is enacted.
by Brian Bakst

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1 dead, 3 hurt after driver plows into protesters in Uptown Minneapolis

1 dead, 3 hurt after driver plows into protesters in Uptown Minneapolis

One person was killed and three injured Sunday night after the driver of an SUV drove into a crowd of protesters in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, near the site where Winston Smith was shot by sheriff's deputies earlier this month.
by Matt Sepic, Tim Nelson, Jon Collins and The Associated Press

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What’s the state record for consecutive days over 90 degrees?

This month’s heat wave prompted an MPR listener to ask about the statewide record for consecutive days with temps at or above 90 degrees.
by Cathy Wurzer

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