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Police: 13-year-old boy accidentally shot, killed by another teen
A 13-year-old boy was killed early Tuesday morning in what Minneapolis police are calling an apparent accidental shooting. Officials say a 14-year-old boy was handling a gun when the 13-year-old was shot. 
Minnesota’s Black sorority, fraternity members energized by Kamala Harris candidacy 
Many members of historically Black sororities or fraternities in Minnesota expressed excitement about Harris’ nomination and are working to turn out their communities this election.
Minneapolis cannabis regulations won't mandate buffer zone between dispensaries
Cannabis dispensaries won’t open in Minneapolis until 2025. However, the city took a significant regulatory step Thursday by adopting a set of zoning rules that will apply to cannabis sellers, manufacturers and other related businesses. 
Minneapolis city officials plan independent review of police handling of shooting case
Minneapolis city officials said Thursday there will be an independent review of the Minneapolis Police Department’s handling of a south Minneapolis shooting. The announcement came after City Council voted to request a review of the shooting of Davis Moturi on Oct. 23.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed against state trooper by family of Ricky Cobb II
A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit against a Minnesota state trooper stemming from the fatal shooting of a man during an attempted traffic stop along a Twin Cities freeway last year.
Snow falling across much of southern, central Minnesota for Halloween. What you need to know
It’s been a Halloween of frightful weather across much of Minnesota as rain changed over to accumulating snow — leading to dangerous driving conditions and widespread power outages.