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July 26, 2023 5:31 PM

For many, Minneapolis parks offer a way to beat the heat

The city of Minneapolis has pools, beaches, wading pools and splash pads plus a few water parks to help people stay cool amid sweltering temperatures. They were busy Wednesday.

by Regina Medina

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July 26, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota heat wave: Tips to stay cool and safe during extreme heat

Here’s what you should know and do when temperatures get into the 90s or even hit 100 degrees.

by Nicole Ki and Sam Stroozas

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July 25, 2023 3:35 PM

St. Paul public sector relies on downtown property taxes, so why isn't it bringing its employees back?

Empty buildings could cause commercial property values to tumble, placing a greater burden on homeowners to pay for firefighters, teachers and other public jobs.

by Tom Crann

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July 25, 2023 4:00 AM

New marijuana law likely to ignite legal challenges

Legal marijuana in Minnesota poses a range of issues around traffic stops and criminal cases that stem from use or possession. Prosecutors, police chiefs and defense attorneys are already looking at what might happen in court.

by Brian Bakst

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July 21, 2023 10:00 AM

Fargo shooting updates: Suspect had search history of mass shooting events

Law enforcement has released more information about the gunman in last week’s shooting in Fargo, N.D., that killed officer Jake Wallin and injured two other officers and a bystander.

by MPR News Staff

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July 21, 2023 4:00 AM

Program partners with schools to help reduce number of homeless families in Hennepin County

Studies show students who experience homelessness or housing instability are more likely to be chronically absent and less likely to complete high school and continue in their education. Now — a local program is aiming to find permanent solutions to the problems families experiencing homelessness may face.

by Sarah Thamer

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July 20, 2023 3:57 PM

Hennepin County treatment court graduates commit to long-term recovery at first ceremony since COVID

Since 1996, state treatment courts have provided an alternative to incarceration for some who enter the criminal justice system. Participants make regular appearances in front of a judge, are supervised under a probation officer and must submit to random drug and alcohol testing.

by Olivia Stevens

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July 20, 2023 3:01 PM

Planting 'climate-smart' trees from the south to save forests up north

Climate change is putting stress on the traditional spruce and pines in Minnesota’s northern forests — and there’s real concern about their future. So, researchers are planting trees from the southern parts of our state in hopes of saving our northern forests.

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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July 19, 2023 7:19 PM

Local brass band transforms George Floyd Square with music

In the wake of the police murder of George Floyd in May 2020, Butchy Austin was looking for a way to grieve and connect to his south Minneapolis community. He dusted off his trumpet and walked from his home to the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, where Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer. And he played.

by Jon Collins

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July 19, 2023 5:41 PM

With federal threat looming, Minnesota proposes new plan for special education teachers

Under a new federal corrective-action plan, Minnesota will take steps to limit how long special education teachers can work without formal training. The move should help the state preserve $219 million in federal funds. But critics say it still leaves teachers ill prepared to serve some of the state’s highest-needs students.

by Becky Z. Dernbach

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