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North Mpls. residents demand 4th Precinct inspector's return to duty
Community leaders say Inspector Mike Friestleben, currently on leave pending an investigation, is needed to mend relations and help investigate after a fatal shooting that left one dead and seven injured.
MN medical marijuana sites grow; cost, access concerns remain
A dispensary is expected to open this summer in Bloomington, although some say high prices are still keeping would-be patients from picking up cannabis. Others worry greater Minnesota still lacks access to the clinics.
Improving labor market turns tables on restaurant owners
As the state's unemployment rate has fallen, the number of open jobs has increased. That means more employers are competing for a smaller pool of applicants. That's especially true for Minnesota's hospitality and restaurant industry.