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Minneapolis Park Board votes to close Minnehaha Dog Park amid intense public debate
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Viktorie Spurná , as published by Sahan Journal
· June 18, 2026
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Key takeaway This decision was made on June 17, following a meeting that was marked by intense debate.
A decision has been made regarding the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park in Minneapolis . The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to close the park by the end of the year. This decision was made on June 17, following a meeting that was marked by intense debate.
The vote came despite efforts by dog owners to delay the decision. A petition had also been circulated, gathering over 1,000 signatures. Further details about the closure and the events leading up to the decision are available from the source.
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Category: government Published: June 18, 2026 Source: Sahan Journal Reading time: 1 min
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