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Minneapolis residents express concerns about proposed Blue Line extension plan
Municipalities where the route will be located are holding public hearings on the preliminary design plans. Minneapolis City Council members are listening to feedback and will vote on whether to grant municipal consent for the project.
Amur tiger cubs explore their habitat in public debut at Minnesota Zoo
The species of tiger is native to far eastern Russia and northern China and faces endangerment according to Zoologist Trista Fischer. She says there’s an estimated 500 Amur tigers left in the wild.  
Review: ‘Back to the Future’ is a fun, slick ride  
“Back to the Future: The Musical” faithfully adapts the 1985 film with energetic performances, impressive practical effects and technical wizardry like the flying DeLorean — though its new songs are largely forgettable and the show leans heavily on fan service.
North Dakota judge strikes down the state’s abortion ban and says people have a right to the procedure until viability
North Dakota judge strikes down the state’s abortion ban and says people have a right to the procedure until viability.
Minneapolis City Council considers requiring data collection on encampment clearings
There is no current requirement for the city to keep comprehensive public data when homeless encampments are cleared. The ordinance amendment would require consistent reporting on how many clearings occur, when and where they occur and the number of people who may have been impacted.
7 Ramsey County homicide cases under review amid scrutiny of former medical examiner
The seven cases are the last of more than 200 where former Dr. Michael McGee provided key testimony. His work fell under scrutiny after a 2021 order from a federal appeals judge called into question McGee’s testimony in the killing of college student Dru Sjodin.
Minneapolis man sentenced to 30 years in murder of trans woman
Damarean Bible, 25, was sentenced Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder in August. Bible admitted to fatally shooting Savannah Ryan Williams, 38, early in the morning on Nov. 29.
Fact check: Trump calls out Minnesota abortion law, 2020 unrest in presidential debate
Tuesday’s presidential debate spurred multiple references to Minnesota, including Democratic vice-presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz and his policy track record here.