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October 17, 2024 4:42 PM

Minneapolis City Council overrides mayoral veto of carbon emission fees

The Minneapolis City Council today voted to establish a fee for carbon emissions, overriding a mayoral veto of the policy in a 9-2 vote. The new fee will charge polluters per pound of carbon dioxide emitted. And the council also passed measures intended to boost transparency of off-duty police work.

by Emily Reese

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October 17, 2024 6:45 AM

Lynx down 2-1 in WNBA Finals after loss to Liberty. GOP sues Hennepin County over election judges

The Lynx lost a last-second thriller to the New York Liberty Wednesday night 80-77. And the Republican Party of Minnesota is part of a lawsuit against Hennepin County regarding the 2024 election.

by Phil Picardi

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October 16, 2024 5:05 PM

Re-enactment of police hold on George Floyd by Woodbury substitute teacher prompts ban

A substitute teacher has been banned from South Washington County Schools after reportedly using a student to re-enact the police actions that led to the murder of George Floyd. The district says the teacher also shared explicit details from his work as a police officer in a series of incidents on Monday. Also, the Lynx will try to break a series tie in Minneapolis in Game 3 of the WNBA finals against the New York Liberty.

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October 16, 2024 6:13 AM

Minneapolis talks former 3rd Precinct building. Postal worker charged in shooting

In a heated meeting Tuesday, Minneapolis city council members discussed the future of the former 3rd Precinct police building. And a postal worker is charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting a supervisor at a St. Paul post office.

by Phil Picardi

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October 15, 2024 4:51 PM

Former President Donald Trump's campaign hasn't reimbursed St. Cloud for rally expenses

The first defendant sentenced in the Feeding Our Future case is headed to federal prison for 12 years. Mohamed Ismail was one of five people convicted of defrauding government child nutrition programs during COVID. And former president Donald Trump's campaign hasn't yet reimbursed the city of St. Cloud more than $200,000 in expenses related to a July rally.

by Emily Reese

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October 15, 2024 6:08 AM

Close races in St. Cloud could determine power in Minnesota Legislature. JD Vance visits Minnesota

Two close St. Cloud-area races could help determine which party is in charge of the Minnesota Legislature. And Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, who was in Minnesota Monday to attend a private fundraiser, made an appearance outside the former 3rd Precinct police station in Minneapolis. Gov. Tim Walz is in Pennsylvania Tuesday as the Democratic vice presidential nominee takes a sharper tone on the campaign trail.

by Phil Picardi

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October 14, 2024 4:48 PM

Walz campaigns in Wisconsin; Snow in northeast Minnesota

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is on another campaign swing in battleground Wisconsin. Parts of northeast Minnesota saw significant, beneficial rainfall over the weekend — along with a few snowflakes too.

by Emily Reese

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October 14, 2024 6:08 AM

Sen. JD Vance visits Minnesota. Medicare changes to roll out for Minnesotans

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance will be at a fundraiser in Minnesota on Monday. And Medicare’s open enrollment period starts Tuesday and there are big changes in the works.

by Phil Picardi

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October 11, 2024 5:15 PM

Federal jurors convict man in connection with crash that killed five in Minneapolis

A federal jury Friday convicted a Twin Cities man on drug and gun charges. The jury found Derrick Thompson was transporting fentanyl and cocaine in an SUV that crashed into a car with five young women last year. Also a critical access dental clinic expands in northeast Minneapolis.

by Emily Reese

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October 11, 2024 5:55 AM

Lynx edge out a win against the Liberty. Overdose deaths dip in Minnesota and upcoming south metro closure

Lynx win first WNBA finals matchoff against the New York Liberty. And for the first time since 2018, overdose deaths have decreased in Minnesota.

by Phil Picardi

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