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Omar has familiar challenger in Minnesota's 5th but the race isn't playing out in same way

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.
by Clay Masters

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Minneapolis collaborates with state, federal agencies to target violent crime

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. 
by Cari Spencer

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The Aliveness Project to get nearly $2 million fund transfer from Rainbow Health to close HIV care gap

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.
by Cathy Wurzer, Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Anna Haecherl and Alanna Elder

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New book chronicles life of Cornbread Harris, one of Minneapolis‘ most influential musicians

New book chronicles life of Cornbread Harris, one of Minneapolis‘ most influential musicians

“Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs and Salvation of Cornbread Harris” goes inside the 97 year old’s legacy on the Minneapolis sound and music scene.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Two new grocery stores opening in Minneapolis, one of them in former Aldi storefront

Two new grocery stores opening in Minneapolis, one of them in former Aldi storefront

The south Minneapolis store will open in September in the Hi-Lake Shopping Center. The northside market will open in December in the space left behind by Aldi, on North Penn and North Lowry avenues.
by Regina Medina

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Smith Foundry announces shutdown

Smith Foundry announces shutdown

Over a year after federal regulators launched an investigation into Smith Foundry, the facility announced it’s shutting down in August. The Minneapolis iron foundry said environmental regulations will make it impossible to get a new permit.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Texas firm bills taxpayers $578k for Moriarty’s ill-fated trooper prosecution

Texas firm bills taxpayers $578k for Moriarty’s ill-fated trooper prosecution

The outside lawyers concluded that the stop was “horribly executed,” but that they were unlikely to overcome defense arguments that the shooting was justified. The firm’s attorneys billed the county $850 per hour.
by Matt Sepic, Anna Haecherl and Cari Spencer

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