The pilot will provide an additional monthly $500 income for a 24-month duration. The deadline to apply is Dec. 31, 2021.
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Potter trial: prosecution rests its case; defense witnesses testify
On Thursday, the seventh day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial, the prosecution rested its case and the defense called its first witnesses.
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Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to ramp-up prosecution of carjackings
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office will dedicate two prosecutors—one for juvenile cases and one for adult cases.
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Deluxe Business Spotlight: Sammy’s Avenue Eatery continues entrepreneurial journey
Sammy’s Avenue Eatery was one of six Black-owned businesses selected to be featured in Season 6 of the Small Business Revolution.
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Derek Chauvin to change plea in federal civil rights case for George Floyd murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin plans to change his not guilty plea in the federal case charging that he used his power of authority to violate George Floyd’s civil rights.
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A big job awaits the next Hennepin County Attorney
‘This will be a big job. But Mary Moriarty is up for the challenge.’
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Snow emergencies declared in the Twin Cities
Snow emergencies have been declared in both Minneapolis and St. Paul starting on Friday, December 10 at 9 pm.
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Open Cities Health Center announces Mitchell Davis, Jr. as new CEO
‘Our board of directors is excited to introduce a leader of Mr. Davis’ distinction into our community to bring stability and innovation to Open Cities.’
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Deluxe Business Spotlight: Elsa’s House of Sleep continues legacy of service
Elsa’s House of Sleep was one of six Black-owned businesses selected to be featured in Season 6 of the ‘Small Business Revolution.’
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Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo will not seek a third term
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced on Monday that he will not seek a third term as head of the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey organizes new public safety workgroup
‘Minneapolis deserves a critical examination of the practices, laws, and policies that underpin policing and community safety.’
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Remembering Dennis Wayne Danforth
Dennis Wayne Danforth was born to Joseph and Ernestine Danforth on August 22, 1946. He was a lifelong resident of Minneapolis and graduated from Minneapolis Central High School in 1964. Dennis went on to become a sheet metal worker by trade and had a career in this field for many years. Later in life Dennis […]
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Relish the season’s joy with a return to theater
Nothing like live entertainment to warm the soul.
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Minnesota’s first case of omicron COVID-19 variant detected
The first case of the omicron variant has been detected in Minnesota, reports the MDH.
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CDC: First confirmed case of omicron variant detected in the U.S.
On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control reported that a case of the omicron variant was confirmed by the California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to Rep. Lauren Boebert’s anti-Muslim attacks
‘The truth is that Islamophobia pervades our culture, our politics and even policy decisions.’
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Deluxe Business Spotlight: Taste of Rondo embraces its historic significance
It was serendipitous that Taste of Rondo was one of six Black-owned businesses selected to be featured in Season 6 of the Small Business Revolution.
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Omicron COVID-19 variant: ‘A cause for concern, not a cause for panic’
U.S. health officials have said that more data is needed to determine the efficacy of the current COVID-19 vaccines against the Omicron variant.
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Change, Inc. recognized for commitment to the underserved
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presented Change, Inc. with a Provider of the Year Award at its annual conference held online on Nov. 13. The award recognizes an organization that provides mental health services that demonstrate excellence, respect and best practices. “Their philosophy is to build strong relationships and trust, to provide services holistically, and […]
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Remembering Dorothy J. Hines
Dorothy J. Hines, age 99 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on November 19, 2021.