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Pushback expected as Mpls. council looks to take up plastic bag ban
Grocers say the ban could drive up costs, but other bans have caused dramatic changes.
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Last session for Minneapolis body camera policy discussion is Saturday
The Police Conduct Oversight Commission will listen to residents who want to share their opinions on when cameras should be turned off and on, restrictions on camera use, viewing of recordings and other policy issues.
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Body of missing St. Cloud boy, 6, found in Mississippi River
The boy, who was reportedly autistic and nonverbal, had last been seen Thursday night about three blocks from the Mississippi River. His family reported him missing shortly before 9 p.m.
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Mpls. mayor to unveil budget Aug. 12
Mayor Betsy Hodges will introduce her 2016 budget plan in a speech at City Hall.
West Metro
Parties kept waiting for a ruling in the Southwest LRT lawsuit
Four months has elapsed since judge promised ruling "as quickly as possible"
Minneapolis
Search for missing St. Cloud boy ends after body found in Mississippi River
The boy, who was reportedly autistic and nonverbal, had last been seen Thursday night about three blocks from the Mississippi River. His family reported him missing shortly before 9 p.m.
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Minneapolis stays the course on major parking contract
Minneapolis is sticking with a Los Angeles-based company for one of its largest contracts -- managing the city's massive parking system.
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Yes, that's a pedal pub sitting in the Mpls. impound lot
The vehicle was hauled there in the early hours of June 25 after a car slammed into it on the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, according to police. Now it's evidence.
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Parking tensions flare in NE Minneapolis over dance studio's request
Owner's request to rely on street parking upsets neighbors.
Minneapolis
Slow-roll ride comes to the South Side of Minneapolis
Community bike gathering hopes to launch series of local tours
West Metro
Transit deja vu: Another round of public hearings for Southwest light rail
Just when it seemed like a retooled Southwest light-rail line was back on track, the Metropolitan Council opted Wednesday to order a new round of public hearings that will stretch into October.
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Lake creature Minne gets too much love, is abruptly yanked from Calhoun
The Loch Ness monster-like sculpture was removed because numerous people were making their way to Minne on paddleboards and climbing on its back and up the long neck of the 13-foot-tall piece of artwork.
West Metro
Landmark Fort Snelling property to be turned into affordable housing
A massive $100 million redevelopment proposal is expected to transform Fort Snelling's historic military buildings into 190 rental apartments for low-income families.
Minneapolis
Is Vikings stadium as much as $50 million over budget? Officials at odds
The outgoing treasurer of the stadium panel says there are tens of millions of dollars in cost overruns, but the authority's director says the estimates are "patently false."
Minneapolis
Fireworks char popular bridge over Minnehaha Creek, closing it for repairs
If the weather cooperates and the necessary parts arrive on time, the bridge could be repaired and reopened by the end of next week.
Minneapolis
Spokesman-Recorder building moving toward historic designation
Building nominated for associationwith noted publisher Cecil Newman
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Mpls. mayor: Debate over climate change not an issue at pope's summit
Mayor Betsy Hodges says leaders of world cities at a conference in Rome are confident that climate change is a problem.
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Extra traffic may test patience of downtown Mpls.' p.m. commuters
Getting out of downtown Minneapolis has been an arduous task due to road construction. Throw in an afternoon Lynx game and the Aquatennial Torchlight parade, and the drive today could get more challenging.
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