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Construction on commercial food kitchen starts in north Minneapolis

Construction on commercial food kitchen starts in north Minneapolis

Collective Kitchens is a food incubator project created by the North Economic Opportunity Network, or NEON. The organization helps underserved and low-income entrepreneurs start businesses to build wealth within the community.   
by Chandra Colvin

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Show and tell: New interactive tour aims to raise Dakota visibility in Minneapolis

Show and tell: New interactive tour aims to raise Dakota visibility in Minneapolis

A new self-guided walking tour highlighting Dakota history at Owámniyomni or St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis is now live. Visitors can scan QR codes at five designated spots to learn about the sacred area through an Indigenous lens. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Opening statements delivered in trial of Adam Fravel, man accused of killing Madeline Kingsbury

Opening statements delivered in trial of Adam Fravel, man accused of killing Madeline Kingsbury

Following eight days of jury selection, the prosecution and defense detailed alleged timelines between the start of Fravel and Madeline Kingsbury’s relationship and when she disappeared.

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Minneapolis City Council moves forward on carbon fee in override of mayoral veto

Minneapolis City Council moves forward on carbon fee in override of mayoral veto

The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to move ahead with establishing a fee for the city’s biggest carbon dioxide emitters, overriding Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto. But councilmembers agreed to move the fee date back several months to give the city time to address concerns with the policy.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minneapolis council members seek more oversight of off-duty police work

Minneapolis council members seek more oversight of off-duty police work

The controversial system has previously been called out by the Department of Justice for undermining officer supervision, with hourly rates for officers reaching up to $175 per hour — none of which goes to the city. 
by Cari Spencer

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PUC orders Xcel Energy to refund customers for 2011 Sherco outage costs

PUC orders Xcel Energy to refund customers for 2011 Sherco outage costs

A major mechanical failure at the Sherco coal-fired power plant caused a fire and extensive damage in 2011. An administrative law judge recently found that Xcel’s failure to prudently operate and maintain Unit 3 contributed to the accident.
by Kirsti Marohn

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