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Minneapolis police chief reiterates policy prohibiting officers from enforcing immigration law

Minneapolis police chief reiterates policy prohibiting officers from enforcing immigration law

With days to go before president-elect Donald Trump returns to office with mass deportation plans, the Minneapolis Police Department issued a statement this week reiterating its policy which forbids officers from asking people about their immigration status in most cases.
by Cari Spencer

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Art Shanties return to Lake Harriet in Minneapolis

Art Shanties return to Lake Harriet in Minneapolis

The Art Shanty Projects, featuring 20 uniquely designed shanties with performances and interactive experiences, returns Jan. 18–Feb. 9, showcasing a new mentorship program and celebrating ideal ice conditions after last year's weather challenges.
by Jacob Aloi

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Senate District 60 primary results: 9 candidates running in election to decide control of the Minnesota Senate

Senate District 60 primary results: 9 candidates running in election to decide control of the Minnesota Senate

The recent death of Minneapolis state Sen. Kari Dziedzic left a 33-33 tie in the Minnesota Senate. A primary for her seat set for Tuesday features seven DFLers and two Republicans. The primary winners from each party will face each other in a Jan. 28 election.
by Matthew Alvarez

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Special election: Polls are open in northeast Minneapolis

Special election: Polls are open in northeast Minneapolis

The state Senate is currently tied 33-33, and the winner of this  election will tip the majority control in the chamber. The DFL candidate running in this special election is Doron Clark and the Republican candidate is Abigail Wolters.

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Ahead of federal decree, policing alternatives moved forward in Minneapolis in 2024

Ahead of federal decree, policing alternatives moved forward in Minneapolis in 2024

The federal consent decree, which contains many of the same proposed mandates as the city’s agreement with the state, requires the city of Minneapolis to consider policing alternatives meant to reduce racial disparities. The city made progress along those lines in 2024, but challenges remain.
by Cari Spencer

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Minneapolis man charged with stealing $7.3 million in Medicaid fraud scheme

Minneapolis man charged with stealing $7.3 million in Medicaid fraud scheme

Investigators allege the Minneapolis man billed Medicaid through his company, 1-0 Granny’s Helpful Hands, for services it did not actually provide. The charges follow a similar case last month and come as the state looks to clamp down on entitlement program fraud.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Perfect ice conditions draw skaters to Twin Cities lakes

Perfect ice conditions draw skaters to Twin Cities lakes

During the dry cold snap, lakes in the Twin Cities and around the state turned mirror-like with smooth surfaces of clear ice. Consistent cold temperatures, calm conditions and a lack of snow created perfectly natural ice skating venues.
by Erica Zurek

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