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Social Issues

Native American leaders look for solutions to homeless encampment

More than 300 people are estimated to be living in tents near Hiawatha and Franklin avenues in Minneapolis. The Wall of Forgotten Natives, as some are calling it, is the largest homeless encampment in recent Minnesota history.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Northeast Minnesota Native American tribe aims to turn the reservation high speed

The Fond du Lac band of Lake Superior Chippewa recently submitted a petition with the Federal Communications Commission to form a telecommunications company called Aaniin, which means "hello" in Ojibwe.
by Dan Kraker

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Proponents of supervised injection sites urge Minneapolis to consider idea

The prevalence of intravenous drug use at a Minneapolis homeless camp has led some city leaders to consider the creation of a so-called 'safe injection site.' While they are not legal, other cities in the U.S. are looking at the facilities as a way to prevent opioid overdose deaths.
by Brandt Williams

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Noor attorneys, Minneapolis press judge to delay Ruszczyk family suit

Noor attorneys, Minneapolis press judge to delay Ruszczyk family suit

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor's lawyers argued that since Noor invoked his right not to testify in the criminal case against him in the shooting of Justine Ruszczyk, he wouldn't be able to testify in the civil case.
by Riham Feshir

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