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Bloc of DFL lawmakers opposes special session to repeal prone restraint law

Bloc of DFL lawmakers opposes special session to repeal prone restraint law

A group of 44 state lawmakers issued a statement Thursday saying the law should remain on the books that bars school staff and school resources officers from restraining students in a way that limits their breathing.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis approves purchase agreement for Roof Depot site

Minneapolis approves purchase agreement for Roof Depot site

The plot, known as the Roof Depot site, was targeted by the city for demolition. The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute took legal action to stop it. 
by MPR News Staff

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First court-ordered community engagement sessions with Minneapolis Police Department reveal growing pains

First court-ordered community engagement sessions with Minneapolis Police Department reveal growing pains

Wednesday night was the last of an initial set of nine community engagement sessions mandated by a court-enforceable settlement agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
by Nina Moini

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Civil rights lawsuit in North Dakota accuses a white supremacist group of racial intimidation

Civil rights lawsuit in North Dakota accuses a white supremacist group of racial intimidation

Two nonprofit groups have sued a white nationalist hate group in North Dakota, accusing it of racial intimidation. The civil rights lawsuit filed against Patriot Front in federal court Friday stems from vandalism that it says the group committed as recently as July after a fatal police shooting.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota flag panel frets that deadline may be too tight

Minnesota flag panel frets that deadline may be too tight

A special commission working on a design for Minnesota’s flag and official seal met for the first time Tuesday, and some members said they doubt they can finish by a Jan. 1 deadline. 
by Brian Bakst

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Spain's women's soccer coach is fired as fallout grows from unwanted World Cup kiss

Spain's women's soccer coach is fired as fallout grows from unwanted World Cup kiss

In its dismissal of coach Jorge Vilda, Spain’s soccer federation did not mention his connection to now-suspended president Luis Rubiales or his unpopularity among the Women’s World Cup-winning team.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Filmmakers see expanded Minnesota tax credits as opportunity to grow talent pool

Filmmakers see expanded Minnesota tax credits as opportunity to grow talent pool

A local production company, which aims to create an accessible and diverse local film industry, hosted an event called The Mixer on Labor Day weekend to connect filmmakers of color with people who want to break into the industry.
by Kyra Miles

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Growing diversity: The changing face of Minnesota farming

Growing diversity: The changing face of Minnesota farming

Don’t miss this special North Star Journey Live conversation recorded at the Minnesota State Fair about emerging farmers. What’s being done in our state to encourage more diversity in agriculture?
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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