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Noor attorneys, Minneapolis press judge to delay Ruszczyk family suit

Noor attorneys, Minneapolis press judge to delay Ruszczyk family suit

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor's lawyers argued that since Noor invoked his right not to testify in the criminal case against him in the shooting of Justine Ruszczyk, he wouldn't be able to testify in the civil case.
by Riham Feshir

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Where the driveway ends, photographer dad sees hopes and fears

Where the driveway ends, photographer dad sees hopes and fears

Greg Miller's new series captures the vulnerability and peace of children as they quietly wait for their bus.

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Agreement would allow separated families to seek asylum in U.S.

Agreement would allow separated families to seek asylum in U.S.

The ACLU says a proposed agreement with the Trump administration will give many reunified families a second chance to pursue asylum claims in the U.S.
by Joel Rose

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Election laws may discourage some from voting, even if they are allowed

Election laws may discourage some from voting, even if they are allowed

Many people who want to vote face obstacles like past criminal records, voter ID laws and purging of voter rolls. Even if they aren't barred from voting, they may be kept from the polls.
by Asma Khalid

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Census: Black, Latino Minnesotans share in broad income gains

According to U.S. Census figures, the overall median household income of the state rose to $68,400. Black households experienced a bump in income for the third year in a row to $38,100. Black and Latino households each gained about $4,000 in 2017.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis homeless encampment raising health and safety concerns

Minneapolis homeless encampment raising health and safety concerns

The Minneapolis City Council's Housing Policy and Development Committee is directing staff to come up with a plan for emergency temporary housing for a growing number of homeless people camped out near East Franklin and Hiawatha avenues.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Stopping evictions before they happen

Who is at risk of eviction and what is being done to prevent homelessness?
by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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