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George Floyd's Square offers an alternative to police — though not all neighbors want one

George Floyd's Square offers an alternative to police — though not all neighbors want one

Efforts to reform public safety amid a sharp increase in violent crime have created tension in Minneapolis, including the neighborhood where police killed George Floyd in May.
by Megan Burks

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Officer charged in Floyd’s killing asks to push trial to July

Officer charged in Floyd’s killing asks to push trial to July

A defense attorney for one of the former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing is asking the judge in the case to push the trial back until next summer because he says prosecutors have dragged their feet in turning over important evidence.
by Jon Collins

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College students weigh the risks of holiday travel

College students weigh the risks of holiday travel

For many college students this year, the decision to go home for the holidays is not an easy one. Three college students recently reflected on their 2020 Thanksgiving experience and what their plans are for winter break.
by Darian Leddy

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Tears, nightmares and exhaustion: Burnout is the new normal for hospital workers

Tears, nightmares and exhaustion: Burnout is the new normal for hospital workers

As the weeks go by with hospitals beds full and staff in short supply, doctors and nurses are under incredible pressure. One Minnesota doctor says she’s worried it’ll lead to an exodus of providers after the pandemic.
by Cathy Wurzer

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He's making a safety list, checking it twice: Santa adjusts to pandemic visits

He's making a safety list, checking it twice: Santa adjusts to pandemic visits

With surging COVID-19 cases nationwide and new restrictions in place throughout Minnesota to help curb the spread of the disease, Santa’s lap is off limits this year. That has spurred creativity in Santa's workshops through the use of masks, plexiglass and Zoom.
by Madison Moroder

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Protesters hang on as construction continues on Line 3 pipeline project

Protesters hang on as construction continues on Line 3 pipeline project

Activists focus on disrupting construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline before it reaches the Mississippi River near Palisade, Minn. Some have taken to occupying trees in the line of construction with no plans to come down. 
by Evan Frost

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ACLU sues Waseca federal women’s prison over COVID-19 response

ACLU sues Waseca federal women’s prison over COVID-19 response

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed a lawsuit on behalf of 14 women incarcerated at Waseca, where almost 450 people have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Dec. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: 89 deaths; new cases, hospitalizations slowing

Dec. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: 89 deaths; new cases, hospitalizations slowing

More than 600 deaths reported in the first 10 days of December make this one of the worst periods in the pandemic, but there are glimmers of hope. New daily caseloads and hospital admissions are ebbing. State lawmakers have a partial deal to aid businesses hurt by COVID-19 restrictions.
by MPR News Staff

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