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Minneapolis council approves a police contract with significant pay increase, some reforms

Minneapolis council approves a police contract with significant pay increase, some reforms

The raises make Minneapolis police officers some of the highest paid in the state. Critics argued the city should have negotiated for more police reform in exchange for the cost.
by Jon Collins

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As Vance makes vice president debut, his appeal in Upper Midwest is source of debate

As Vance makes vice president debut, his appeal in Upper Midwest is source of debate

Ohio Sen. JD Vance joined Donald Trump on the Republican presidential ticket this week. Some see him as an asset in Midwestern battlegrounds while others discount his effect on the race.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Roof Depot project seeks alternative funding after missing deadline for site purchase

Roof Depot project seeks alternative funding after missing deadline for site purchase

A Minneapolis neighborhood organization has missed a payment deadline to purchase the former Roof Depot site from the city, after the state Legislature failed to pass funding earlier this year. But community advocates say they’re making progress on a backup plan.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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1 million gallons of ash wastewater spilled from northern Minnesota coal plant

1 million gallons of ash wastewater spilled from northern Minnesota coal plant

Duluth-based Minnesota Power says it is working closely with state and federal agencies after an estimated 1 million gallons of coal ash wastewater leaked from a pipeline at Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset into a nearby lake.
by Dan Kraker

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Single-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21

Single-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21

Even fans will admit unicycle riding is a niche sport. However that hasn’t stopped more than 1,200 people from around the world from meeting in Bemidji for Unicon 21.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion

‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion

Hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis on Tuesday as the city named a section of Plymouth Avenue North after Harry “Spike” Moss, whose activism has deep roots along the historic street.
by Regina Medina

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Duluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments

Duluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments

The Duluth City Council is weighing a controversial ordinance making camping on city land a misdemeanor crime. Critics say it criminalizes homelessness. Duluth officials say the change would help get people services.
by Dan Kraker

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Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson leads the conversation on ableism and intersectionality

Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson leads the conversation on ableism and intersectionality

Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson is equity and justice director for The Arc Minnesota, an organization advocating for the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
by Gretchen Brown

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