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Minneapolis moves forward on proposal to shift violence prevention programs to the county

Minneapolis moves forward on proposal to shift violence prevention programs to the county

After a long and sometimes heated discussion Monday afternoon, the Minneapolis City Council agreed to move forward with a controversial proposal to shift around $1.2 million to Hennepin County so that it can temporarily take over the management of two city violence prevention programs. 
by MPR News Staff

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Southside Red Bears basketball helps Native youth find community, but its future is uncertain

Southside Red Bears basketball helps Native youth find community, but its future is uncertain

A change in the Minneapolis youth league registration system could spell the end of the beloved southside team. Coach Muck-Wa Roberts says his program helps Native teenagers stay out of trouble and become future leaders.
by Allison Herrera

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Some Minneapolis council members want county help with violence prevention programs

Some Minneapolis council members want county help with violence prevention programs

On Thursday, three council members proposed that more than $1.1 million be allocated to Hennepin County to temporarily take over two violence intervention programs currently administered by the city’s Neighborhood Safety Department. 
by Cari Spencer

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Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’

Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’

The Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-2 to put the city’s plan “on ice.” Council member Katie Cashman said the plan could be reconsidered if the pedestrian design didn’t work out. But opponents say the decision will delay much-needed infrastructure upgrades.
by Alex Haddon and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Croissants and roses: The May Day Cafe reopens as a worker cooperative

Croissants and roses: The May Day Cafe reopens as a worker cooperative

The May Day Cafe in Minneapolis, a longtime community hub, reopened on Friday as the worker-owned May Day Cafe Workers Cooperative, after raising over $100,000 in small donations and securing city funding, ensuring the beloved cafe remains in the hands of its workers and the community.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Sioux Chef Sean Sherman traces ancestry on PBS show ‘Finding Your Roots’

Sioux Chef Sean Sherman traces ancestry on PBS show ‘Finding Your Roots’

Owamni owner Sean Sherman, also known as the Sioux Chef, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to talk about his experience finding his familial roots.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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