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Audit shows Minneapolis’ violence interrupter program lacks oversight as mayor proposes cuts
Sep 28 · KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
Sep 23 · Sahan Journal
Pair of St. Paul council members call for full release of investigation into Mayor Kaohly Her
Sep 28 · Star Tribune
Anders Folk, Cedric Frazier outline their policies ahead of election for Hennepin County attorney
Sep 24 · CBS News
Township race mistakenly appeared on Finlayson city ballots — here’s what it means for your vote
Sep 25 · KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
Feds sue MN, St. Paul and Minneapolis for 'unconstitutional' firearm purchase waiting period
Sep 25 · FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
Smart glasses recalled after posing burn risk
Sep 25 · FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
Public Safety Commissioner weighs in on gun laws
Sep 25 · FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Roper: St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Chief Axel Henry have reached the point of no return
Sep 25 · Star Tribune
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
Sep 25 · KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
In Trump’s White House, China’s dictator is welcome. American media, less so.
Sep 25 · Star Tribune
Gold Star Distribution in Minneapolis can’t sell FDA-regulated goods until it’s pest-free
Sep 24 · KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
Mayor Her was ‘offensive, inappropriate,’ but did not commit sexual harassment, investigation finds
Sep 18 · Sahan Journal
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow quick third-country deportations to continue
Sep 24 · KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
Senate to vote on resolution to halt the Iran war as gas prices upend midterms
Sep 24 · KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
Mercy doctors reach tentative deal with Allina post-strike
Sep 24 · Star Tribune
School closure fight erupts across Minneapolis
Sep 23 · Star Tribune
Plymouth votes to shut off 18 Flock cameras over privacy concerns
Sep 23 · KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
Dakota County board pushes forward with 18.5% tax increase: 'This is painful'
Sep 23 · FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
KSTP plans primetime televised debates ahead of election
Sep 22 · KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
Federal government now runs the Red Lake Nation’s Children and Family Services
Sep 16 · Sahan Journal
Metro Surge killings in Minneapolis spotlighted in Washington hearing
Sep 22 · Star Tribune
Renee Good’s family members testify about her death before Congress
Sep 22 · KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
Minneapolis superintendent rolls out plan that could close up to 16 schools
Sep 16 · Sahan Journal
Minneapolis council to hold public hearing on Waymo ban
Sep 22 · FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
Minnesota candidates say they want to debate. They can’t agree on where or when.
Sep 22 · Star Tribune
Local Minnesota board games
Sep 21 · KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
Minneapolis school board chair on closures: The plans could change
Sep 21 · FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
Opinion | Sharia compels me to follow the Constitution
Sep 21 · Star Tribune
Paramount to resolve states’ lawsuit, clearing the way for Warner Bros. acquisition
Sep 21 · Star Tribune
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