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• Man fatally shot over weekend was awaiting trial stemming from a shooting at a Minneapolis bar

  30-07-2024 23:52
  
  Police have yet to say whether the two shootings are related.
  
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• Officials ID man fatally shot and left on Minneapolis sidewalk

  30-07-2024 22:30
  
  The shooter was gone by the time police arrived, and officials had announced no arrests as of Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Special counsel: Little evidence to counter defense that Ricky Cobb II shooting was justified

  30-07-2024 22:11
  
  The report was commissioned by Hennepin County and cost $578,000, but largely shows the defense building a strong case that Trooper Ryan Londregan acted within his training.
  
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• Report shows little evidence to counter defense that Ricky Cobb II shooting was justified

  30-07-2024 21:50
  
  The report issued by Special Counsel hired by the Hennepin County Attorney largely shows the defense building a strong case that Trooper Ryan Londregan acted within his training.
  
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• Locally owned grocery store to open in former north Minneapolis Aldi building

  30-07-2024 20:21
  
  Owner Daniel Hernandez, who operates Colonial Market in south Minneapolis, is eyeing a December opening for a new grocery store with a butcher counter, fast-food eatery and ice cream shop. The site, a former Aldi, is on Penn Av. near Lowry.
  
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• Some city beaches remain closed in Minneapolis as hot weather continues

  30-07-2024 17:58
  
  A few beaches are closed due to water quality concerns, with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board saying several city beaches are at bacteria levels unsafe for humans.
  
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• Minnesota's primary elections are two weeks away. Here are four key races to watch.

  30-07-2024 17:43
  
  U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has a rematch with a previous DFL challenger. And a pair of Republicans will battle for the chance to face Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November.
  
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• First look: Hotel Ivy's multimillion-dollar renovation in downtown Minneapolis

  30-07-2024 17:22
  
  The boutique hotel's revamp draws on its history to make a new bet on downtown.
  
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• Midway Contemporary Art reopens in a former limousine garage that's now environmentally friendly

  30-07-2024 12:00
  
  The Minneapolis arts nonprofit worked with internationally acclaimed Berlin-based architecture firm b+ that specializes in reusing old buildings.
  
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• Charges: Man in SUV awakened by carjacker, shot in Loring Park by suspect who crashed in St. Paul

  29-07-2024 19:53
  
  The carjacking was one of a string of violent, and at-times deadly, crimes in the city since Thursday.
  
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• Charges: Man high when he shot his Loring Park carjacking victim, then crashed while fleeing police

  29-07-2024 18:12
  
  The carjacking was one of a string of violent, and at-times deadly, crimes in the city since Thursday.
  
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• 3 killed overnight in Minneapolis, police seek other agencies' help

  29-07-2024 02:49
  
  A fight at a party is believed to have led to the stabbing in the Folwell neighborhood, two hours after a man was shot and killed nearby. A man was also shot and killed in the Whittier neighborhood last weekend. Overwhelmed, Minneapolis police sought help from other agencies.
  
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• Three men killed overnight in Minneapolis

  28-07-2024 17:30
  
  A fight at a party is believed to have led to the stabbing in the Folwell neighborhood, two hours after a man was shot and killed nearby. A man was also shot and killed in the Whittier neighborhood last weekend. Overwhelmed, Minneapolis police sought help from other agencies.
  
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• Surprises abound at 'Purple Rain' screening including Prince's Songwriters Hall of Fame award

  28-07-2024 04:49
  
  At a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the film, Sheila E and other movie principals showed up at Target Center.
  
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• Suspect arrested, man critically injured in shooting during carjacking in Minneapolis

  28-07-2024 03:06
  
  A suspect was arrested in St. Paul.
  
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• Man critically injured in shooting during carjacking in Minneapolis

  27-07-2024 17:23
  
  A suspect was arrested in St. Paul.
  
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• Special counsel hired by Moriarty bills $578K for work in Londregan case; firm's analysis released

  27-07-2024 01:29
  
  Washington D.C.-based law firm spent 733 hours on the case.
  
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• Special counsel hired by Moriarty bills $578K for work in Londregan case, firm issues report

  27-07-2024 01:29
  
  Washington D.C.-based law firm Steptoe spent 733 hours on the case
  
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• Under pressure to curb pollution, Minneapolis foundry announces it will shut down

  27-07-2024 00:21
  
  Smith Foundry in Minneapolis' East Phillips neighborhood had been in the center of pollution complaints for years. It settled an EPA case last month and said it would keep operating some of its business, but has now changed course.
  
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• Longtime broadcast meteorologist Paul Douglas is retiring from WCCO radio

  26-07-2024 22:52
  
  Douglas, who arrived in the Twin Cities in 1983, will continue to run his weather company and prognosticate for the Star Tribune.
  
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• Striking workers reach tentative agreement with Minneapolis Park Board

  26-07-2024 17:47
  
  Parks workers have been on strike since July 4. The union said details, including returning to work, will be announced soon.
  
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• Defamation lawsuit by fired Minneapolis police officer moves toward trial

  26-07-2024 02:53
  
  Judge ruled that immunity does not apply to "a non-elected police chief."
  
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• Defamation lawsuit by fired Minneapolis police officer cleared for trial

  26-07-2024 00:02
  
  Judge ruled that immunity does not apply to "a non-elected police chief."
  
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• Mankato man who pistol-whipped grandmother, fired at Minneapolis police, pointed gun at child admits guilt

  25-07-2024 23:18
  
  Kamau Evans broke into two Minneapolis homes connected to an ex-girlfriend and fired at police before his arrest.
  
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• Man who pistol-whipped grandmother, fired at police, pointed gun at child in Mpls. admits guilt

  25-07-2024 23:17
  
  Kamau Evans broke into two Minneapolis homes connected to an ex-girlfriend, and fired at police before his arrest.
  
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• Minneapolis clears several South Side homeless encampments

  25-07-2024 22:02
  
  The city used bulldozers and removed tents at three encampments in the East Phillips neighborhood Thursday morning.
  
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• Park board members say Blue Line light rail crossing could endanger cyclists, pedestrians in north Minneapolis

  25-07-2024 15:50
  
  Some on theMinneapolis park board wants the Met Council to go back to the drawing board to preserve the Grand Rounds.
  
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• Hope, limbo, despair: Mexican family living in Minneapolis is deported after asylum bid denied

  25-07-2024 14:00
  
  Family fled Mexico out of fear for their safety and waited for an immigration ruling for four years.
  
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• A dozen years in the making, North Loop Green could be model for languishing downtowns

  25-07-2024 13:01
  
  With its combination of apartments, offices and retail, the project from Houston-based developer Hines connects a vibrant North Loop with the struggling Central Business District via the complicated Warehouse District.
  
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• Striking workers shut down Minneapolis Park Board meeting with three-hour protest

  25-07-2024 05:18
  
  A majority of commissioners chose not to discuss a resolution to settle contract negotiations between the Park Board and Laborers Local 363.
  
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• Minneapolis officials release options for redesign of George Floyd Square area

  25-07-2024 01:35
  
  The city unveiled three street concepts and five ideas for the former gas station.
  
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• Minneapolis releases options for redesign of George Floyd Square area

  24-07-2024 20:33
  
  Halfway through community engagement process for redevelopment of intersection where George Floyd was killed, city unveils three street concepts and five ideas for the former gas station.
  
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• Minnesota Supreme Court upholds conviction of shooter in 2021 road rage incident

  24-07-2024 18:22
  
  The Jamal Smith ruling also props open the door to future consideration of jury diversity concerns.
  
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• Judge dismisses ACLU homeless encampment lawsuit against Minneapolis Park Board, city and Hennepin County

  24-07-2024 18:20
  
  The four-year lawsuit represented formerly homeless people who had their belongings seized in 2020.
  
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• HCMC wants a $1 billion patient tower, but first it needs a new parking ramp

  24-07-2024 17:35
  
  County plans to demolish an older parking structure and build a new hospital tower.
  
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• Man admits bombing Minneapolis hair salon, returning year later and vandalizing the shop

  24-07-2024 14:54
  
  The Minneapolis man pleaded guilty and faces at least 5 years in prison.
  
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• Pedestrian river bridge connecting North Side, northeast Minneapolis draws excitement

  24-07-2024 13:22
  
  The potential for a crossing is exciting to many because it would connect the city's two segments of the Great Northern Greenway; the need is so great that about 100 people a day cross the river using a nearby railroad bridge.
  
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• Appeals court tosses restraining order against activist who told Minneapolis council member he knew where he lived and was 'coming for you'

  22-07-2024 23:37
  
  Council Member Michael Rainville won the order from a judge against activist Mike Forcia last year, but an appellate court reversed the order.
  
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• Appeals court tosses restraining order against an activist who told a Minneapolis council member he knew where he lived and was 'coming for you.'

  22-07-2024 22:16
  
  Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville won the order from a judge against activist Mike Forcia last year. On Monday, an appellate court reversed the order.
  
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• Suspect arrested in connection with dumpster fires along Lake Street stretching toward Uptown

  22-07-2024 15:19
  
  One of the fires spread into a building. No injuries were reported.
  
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• 16-year-old girl injured in south Minneapolis shooting

  22-07-2024 00:08
  
  The girl was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation.
  
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• Hennepin EMS seeks paramedic diversity to boost outcomes for minority patients

  21-07-2024 21:45
  
  Foster child-turned first responder-turned breast cancer survivor-turned paramedic is payoff from Hennepin Healthcare's efforts to increase diversity, fix racial disparities in patient care.
  
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• Minneapolis police investigating stabbing off Hennepin Avenue in Uptown

  21-07-2024 03:48
  
  The male victim, who wasn't identified, was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
  
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• The VA wants your help picking a name for a new clinic for female veterans

  20-07-2024 21:00
  
  If you know a veteran who served her country and her community, the VA is accepting nominations until Oct. 30.
  
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• Some Minneapolis workers are getting big raises. Will they all?

  20-07-2024 15:30
  
  Following double-digit raises for police and public works employees, more than a dozen other unions will soon be demanding their own pay hikes as the city faces a budget deficit.
  
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• Striking workers reject latest contract offer from Minneapolis Park Board

  20-07-2024 05:34
  
  Just under half of eligible voters turned out for the vote Friday at Minnehaha Falls.
  
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• Charges: Shooter fired from behind fence, killed north Minneapolis man in his car

  19-07-2024 22:36
  
  Police used surviellance video and phone records to place Dameon Markese Collins at the scene of the murder of Carl Maurice Woodard last month.
  
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• Man shot dead early Friday in north Minneapolis is found by police more than 5 hours later

  19-07-2024 22:02
  
  There have been at least 39 homicides in the city so far this year, according to a Star Tribune database. That compares to 33 at this time last year.
  
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• Minneapolis loses bid to host Sundance Film Festival

  19-07-2024 20:25
  
  The country's largest independent film festival is looking for a new host after decades in Park City, Utah, but Minneapolis fell short of the final round of consideration.
  
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• Minneapolis Park Board charges employees' union with disruptions at Sea Salt, Bread and Pickle

  19-07-2024 18:44
  
  The board filed an unfair labor practice charge for picketing activity outside the two park restaurants.
  
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