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Leaders celebrate completion of public housing sprinkler installations
Nearly five years ago, a fire at a Minneapolis public housing high-rise killed six people. On Monday, officials said they’ve met their goal of installing fire suppression systems in every public housing complex.
Omar has familiar challenger in Minnesota's 5th but the race isn't playing out in same way
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a Democratic primary challenge from former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, the opponent who nearly beat her two years ago.
Minneapolis collaborates with state, federal agencies to target violent crime
The weeklong effort focuses on people police say are responsible for disproportionate amounts of violence in the city, where two people were injured in shootings over the weekend and one was killed. They’re also prioritizing the seizure of illegal guns. 
The Aliveness Project to get nearly $2 million fund transfer from Rainbow Health to close HIV care gap
The Aliveness Project, a Minneapolis-based HIV support provider, will expand its services after the abrupt closure of Rainbow Health.