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Duluth council tables vote to remove ‘chief’ from job titles

Duluth council tables vote to remove ‘chief’ from job titles

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson’s administration pushed for changing the name of the city’s chief administrative officer to city administrator, saying the word “chief” is offensive. But at least one council member argued the issue was a distraction from more pressing priorities. 
by Dan Kraker

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GOP's Lewis uses call to defund police against Smith in Senate race

GOP's Lewis uses call to defund police against Smith in Senate race

Republican challenger Jason Lewis is trying to tag Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith as a supporter of efforts to defund the Minneapolis Police Department even though Smith has not used the phrase.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minneapolis police union open to community demands, but Kroll staying put

Minneapolis police union open to community demands, but Kroll staying put

Leaders of the Minneapolis Police Federation say the city needs more police on the streets and are willing to discuss some of the demands made by community members. However, union boss Lt. Bob Kroll is not going away anytime soon.
by Brandt Williams and Jon Collins

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June 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths approach 1,400; ICU cases stable

June 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths approach 1,400; ICU cases stable

The newest counts come a day after Minnesota health officials said they’re increasingly concerned that people with serious health problems who need emergency room care are not seeking that care amid COVID-19 fears.
by MPR News Staff

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4 shot, wounded in Minneapolis one day after Uptown shooting

Police found three people with gunshot wounds who were taken to hospitals in the area. A Minneapolis police spokesperson says all are expected to survive their injuries.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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June 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Worries grow as vaccinations, ER visits fall

June 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Worries grow as vaccinations, ER visits fall

State health officials say they’re increasingly concerned that people with serious health problems who need emergency room care are not seeking that care because of COVID-19 concerns. They’re also alarmed by a drop in regular vaccinations, especially among kids.
by MPR News Staff

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Waiting for justice for Floyd, north siders work the land as an act of healing

Waiting for justice for Floyd, north siders work the land as an act of healing

An urban garden in the Hawthorne neighborhood in north Minneapolis has been in the works for months. But after the police killed George Floyd, it has become a healing space — particularly for Black residents who often feel targeted and criminalized. 
by Melissa Townsend

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