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Walz Asks Feds To Help To Rebuild From George Floyd ProtestsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday asked the federal government to help rebuild communities that sustained damage during the protests over the killing of George Floyd.
Ilhan Omar Introduces Job Guarantee Program Bill Rep. Ilhan Omar announced Thursday a bill to provide jobs to Americans in areas suffering from high unemployment.
Charter Commission Wants More Input On Plan To Dismantle Minneapolis PoliceA Minneapolis city board wants more input before making its decision about an amendment to dismantle the police.
Minnesota Lawmakers Given More Than $1 Million In Per Diem Payments In 2020 SessionThat's an average of $6,362 per lawmaker, or $449 extra per week on the paycheck -- for a session in which some of the biggest items were left undone.
Pharmaceutical Industry Suing To Overturn Minnesota's Insulin Affordability ActThe drug industry is suing to overturn a Minnesota law that took effect Wednesday that requires them to provide emergency and longer-term insulin supplies to diabetics who can't afford them.
Dems Object To GOP-Led Inquiry Into Riot Damages, Says Oversight Committee Lacks DiversityThe hearing began with a skirmish between the Republican chair and Lakeville DFL Sen. Matt Little, who gave up his seat to a fellow Democrat who represents the looted area.
'Very Serious Criminal Activity': Minnesota Senate GOP Spotlights Damage After George Floyd's DeathThe Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate opened hearings Wednesday on the unrest that rocked the state after the death of George Floyd, focusing on the destruction rather than the underlying issues of racism and policing on which Democrats have concentrated.
Little Evidence That Protests After George Floyd's Death Spread CoronavirusIf the protests had driven an explosion in cases, experts say, the jumps would have started to become apparent within two weeks — and perhaps as early as five days.
Calhoun Beach Club Apartments To Drop The Calhoun NameThe Aimco, which owns the building, says it’s removing the name as a show of solidarity with the local community. The building’s new name has yet to be announced.
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Ham Lake To Go Ahead With Traditional Fourth Of July Fireworks DisplayThe pandemic has taken the sizzle out of many Fourth of July celebrations. But city council members in one town voted unanimously to go ahead with a traditional fireworks display.
A New Chapter: Black Garnet Books To Be The First Black-Owned Book Store In The Twin CitiesIt will be the only Black-owned bookstore in the Twin Cities -- selling only adult and young adult books written by black or racially diverse authors.
'We Don't Want To Put Our Neighbors At Risk': Powderhorn Residents Rethink Calling The PoliceThe neighborhood has put together a master list of resources in the community that can be used as alternatives to dialing 911.
Sheriff: 2 Injured After Jet Skis Collide On Little Sturgeon LakeOfficials say alcohol was determined to be a contributing factor in the accident.
Fire Destroys 2 Squad Cars In Virginia, MinnesotaMayor Larry Cuffe Jr. said one squad car caught fire in the police garage shortly before 11:30 a.m. Friday. The fire then spread to another squad car, destroying both vehicles and all the equipment and weapons inside.
Naked Man Pulled From Duluth Sewer SystemThe rescue came Thursday evening after authorities got a report Wednesday that a person had entered a manhole in downtown.