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Twin Cities

Vatican finds former Minnesota archbishop acted imprudently but committed no crimes

Vatican finds former Minnesota archbishop acted imprudently but committed no crimes

A lengthy Vatican investigation into misconduct allegations against Archbishop John Nienstedt, the former leader of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, concluded that he took “imprudent” actions but did not violate church law, the archdiocese announced Friday.
by The Associated Press

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Coming soon to Minnesota roadways: Oral tests for marijuana, other drug use by drivers

Coming soon to Minnesota roadways: Oral tests for marijuana, other drug use by drivers

The oral fluid test tools are set to be rolled out this month as part of a pilot project. Initial roadside tests will be able to detect THC, cocaine, opioids, amphetamine, methamphetamine and benzodiazepines.
by Dana Ferguson

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Kelliher begins new chapter in political career as head of Minneapolis operations

Kelliher begins new chapter in political career as head of Minneapolis operations

Former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, MnDOT Commissioner and Head of the Minneapolis Public Works Department, Margaret Anderson Kelliher was recently sworn in as Minneapolis’ first ever city operations officer.
by Jon Collins

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Twin Cities to host 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship

Twin Cities to host 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship

USA Hockey confirmed Friday that the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship will take place in the Twin Cities. It’ll be the 50th anniversary of the elite tournament that draws the top 10 national teams for players under age 20.
by MPR News Staff

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Former U of M professor's estate gifts record $6.5 million to Science Museum of Minnesota

Former U of M professor's estate gifts record $6.5 million to Science Museum of Minnesota

The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul has received a $6.5 million gift — the largest in the museum’s history, from the estate of William D. Wells, a former University of Minnesota professor who died in 2020.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis clears Camp Nenookaasi, an encampment of unhoused, mostly Native people

Minneapolis clears Camp Nenookaasi, an encampment of unhoused, mostly Native people

The city of Minneapolis began clearing Camp Nenookaasi, a large encampment of unsheltered people, just before noon Thursday. People living at the encampment in south Minneapolis are removing their belongings from the area. More than 100 people have been living in tents and other temporary structures at Camp Nenookaasi for months.
by Melissa Olson

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