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New Minneapolis ordinance aims to increase housing downtown

New Minneapolis ordinance aims to increase housing downtown

The ordinance allows for conversion projects to undergo administrative review instead of Planning Commission approval. This approach reduces review time by up to two months and eliminates public hearings from the process.
by Regina Medina

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Woman sentenced to 20 years in murder of Minneapolis real estate agent

Woman sentenced to 20 years in murder of Minneapolis real estate agent

Elsa Segura was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday in connection with the 2019 killing of Monique Baugh, a Minneapolis real estate agent. Elsa Segura admitted to arranging a fake house showing with Baugh knowing that her co-defendants planned to kidnap and harm her.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Prosecutors focus on California hit-and-run in cases against man charged with killing 5 in Minneapolis crash

Prosecutors focus on California hit-and-run in cases against man charged with killing 5 in Minneapolis crash

Prosecutors want jurors to hear details of a 2018 hit-and-run crash in which Derrick J. Thompson struck and severely wounded a woman while fleeing police in California.
by Matt Sepic

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Rural Voice: How rural communities thrive as immigrants put down roots

Rural Voice: How rural communities thrive as immigrants put down roots

The final Rural Voice of the 2024 season was in Worthington on Thursday, Sept. 19 to talk about how rural communities can incorporate immigrants in a way that enables everyone to thrive.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Minnesota Poll: Walz approval rating holds steady amid VP run, has narrow edge in favorability

Minnesota Poll: Walz approval rating holds steady amid VP run, has narrow edge in favorability

A MPR News, KARE 11, Star Tribune poll shows that Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz has a slightly higher favorability rating in Minnesota than former President Donald Trump’s running mate Sen. JD Vance, but voters are mixed about Walz’s crisis responses as governor.
by Dana Ferguson

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In 100 days, Minnesota plans to be free of ‘forever chemicals.’ Some businesses already are

In 100 days, Minnesota plans to be free of ‘forever chemicals.’ Some businesses already are

It’s the most restrictive ban on these harmful chemicals in the nation and state experts say local companies are already starting to get into compliance. The chemicals are used in a variety of products like cookware, cosmetics and carpets. 
by Kyra Miles

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