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Minneapolis park workers continue strike. Dozens charged for rioting during fireworks on July Fourth

A strike by Minneapolis park workers continues. A week-long walkout was supposed to end Thursday, but workers say they have not been offered a fair contract and they will continue to stay off the job.

And the Hennepin County Attorney's Office has charged some two dozen people with felony rioting for allegedly shooting fireworks at others — including police — on July Fourth.

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