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Feds: Minneapolis man attempted to provide material support to ISIS
Federal prosecutors say Hassan allegedly posted his support for ISIS on his social media accounts. And they say he communicated online with a group that encourages others to travel overseas to join ISIS.
Feeding Our Future leader promised ‘American Dream,’ cooperating defendant testifies
Mohamed Ali Hussein, who ran a Faribault nonprofit, testified that the Feeding Our Future leader Aimee Bock coached his wife on filling out fraudulent meal reimbursement.
Minneapolis will explore pedestrian plan for George Floyd Square after council overrides mayor’s veto
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to move forward with a study that explores turning the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue into a pedestrian mall.
Minneapolis, St. Paul join lawsuit against president over immigration enforcement
The White House argues St. Paul’s 2004 separation ordinance interferes with federal immigration enforcements, but St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said the city’s policy does not oppose lawful immigration enforcement.
Lengthy cleanup, outpouring of support for Minneapolis businesses affected by water main break
It’s been nearly two weeks since a broken water main in Minneapolis flooded a building housing several longtime small businesses. They’re still cleaning up and figuring out next steps, as friends, neighbors and customers show their support.
A closer look at how the harm reduction strategy plays out in Minneapolis
In Minnesota, deadly drug overdoses doubled between 2018 and 2023. In Minneapolis, those deaths are disproportionately represented. In 2022, Minneapolis had nearly a quarter of the opioid deaths in the state, while the city only makes up eight percent of the population.