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Protesters demanding police reform to hit the streets again in Fargo

Protesters demanding police reform to hit the streets again in Fargo

Dialogue between activists and city officials that began two weeks ago after previous protests has appeared to fall apart, with each side blaming the other for a breakdown in communications.
by Dan Gunderson

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House passes police restrictions; no deal with Senate

House passes police restrictions; no deal with Senate

The Minnesota House passed a bill late Thursday that makes sweeping changes to policing in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd. However, the House and Senate remained at odds over the changes as a self-imposed GOP deadline to end the special session neared.
by Tim Pugmire

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Divided Minneapolis Park Board supports encampment at Powderhorn Park

Divided Minneapolis Park Board supports encampment at Powderhorn Park

Superintendent Al Bangoura said the park board is spending $7,400 per week to rent port-a-potties, and is also providing showers and electricity for those living at Powderhorn Park. But he said the agency doesn't have the resources to keep up with the extra cleaning and maintenance that's required there.
by Matt Sepic

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A ‘profoundly different’ Juneteenth in Minnesota

A ‘profoundly different’ Juneteenth in Minnesota

The annual celebration of Juneteenth is taking on new meaning this year in Minnesota and across the country as people are energized to fight for racial justice in the wake of George Floyd’s killing. And while the pandemic has curtailed larger celebrations, smaller outdoor events are planned throughout the weekend.
by Riham Feshir

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New novel relates Ojibwe history from the mouth of a wolf

New novel relates Ojibwe history from the mouth of a wolf

Minnesota writer Thomas Peacock’s new novel "The Wolf's Trail" is hard to categorize. It's a fictional tale based on the foundational stories of the Ojibwe people. But Peacock tells it from from the perspective of an elderly wolf. The story is a profound mixture of history, spirituality, with a healthy dash of wolf wisdom and humor. 
by Euan Kerr

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DNR: Irrigation wells in Pineland Sands don’t need in-depth study

DNR: Irrigation wells in Pineland Sands don’t need in-depth study

Tim Nolte wants to irrigate about 300 acres to grow hay and other crops, and graze his cattle. But the request got caught up in a larger debate over the conversion of forests to potato fields in north-central Minnesota’s Pineland Sands region.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Mayors: Change Minnesota law, don't let fired cops return to work

Mayors: Change Minnesota law, don't let fired cops return to work

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other Twin Cities area mayors expressed frustration Thursday that officers disciplined or fired for unreasonable use of force and other “egregious” behaviors can be restored to the force by an arbitrator under state law.
by MPR News Staff

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