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Minneapolis
August 24, 2018
About 400 people gathered recently for a service held by First Universalist Church of Minneapolis, one of 15 faith communities sharing the stage at th

Lake Harriet Band Shell church is a Minneapolis Sunday tradition

Hundreds gather at the Lake Harriet Band Shell on Sundays for heavenly inspiration.
Politics
August 24, 2018
Mpls. leaders unveil plan for tackling growing homeless camp

Mpls. leaders unveil plan for tackling growing homeless camp

Mayor Jacob Frey pledged to eliminate the encampment, which as doubled in size in recent weeks, by the end of September.
Minneapolis
August 24, 2018

Three shot in Minneapolis, continuing violent stretch

No arrests have been announced in any of the nonfatal cases this week.
Minneapolis
August 23, 2018
Sexual assault survivors told their stories to the Star Tribune, from left, Sarah Ortega, Florkime Payne, Melody Walton, Andrea Gram and Brooke Morath

Mpls. police to hire full-time victim advocate to work with sex crimes investigators

The advocate, from the Sexual Violence Center, will work with sex crimes victims as they bring their cases to police.
Minneapolis
August 23, 2018
U.S. Bank Stadium

Friday sporting events to bring huge traffic to downtown Mpls.

Football, boxing, volleyball and baseball will bring an extra 100,000 people downtown.
Minneapolis
August 23, 2018
Ubah Jama, widow of Hussein Samatar, took a selfie while standing on the walkway opened in her late husband's name. (Left to right) Ubah Jama, Halima

Mpls. leaders open 'Samatar Crossing' connecting Cedar-Riverside with downtown

Pedestrian and bike path named for pioneering Somali immigrant.
Minneapolis
August 23, 2018
U.S. Bank Stadium.

Nursing moms can watch Vikings games from new room at U.S. Bank Stadium

Minneapolis
August 23, 2018
Alliance Housing will start work on Lake Street apartment complex for low-income, single adults

Alliance Housing will start work on Lake Street apartment complex for low-income, single adults

A Sept. 13 groundbreaking is scheduled for Minnehaha Commons.
Minneapolis
August 22, 2018
Minneapolis Park Board candidates participate in a pre-event forum at the Minneapolis DFL convention Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the Minneapolis Conven

Minneapolis Park Board debates raises that could pay more than double

Supporters insist higher salaries will attract a broader array of members, but others point out the cost is park programming.
Minneapolis
August 22, 2018
The Midtown YWCA in Minneapolis.

Midtown YWCA hopes parking fee solves shortage of spots for members

Free parkers crowded out members in south Minneapolis, so YWCA will install a gate and charge fees.
Minneapolis
August 22, 2018
Adrielle Bedessem, 3, of Brooklyn Park showed her mother Delaine Bedessem how well she fared at swimming and keeping cool in a Lake Nokomis beach, Fri

Minneapolis, St. Paul parks rank in top 10 for beaches, ice rinks

Both cities won eight top 10 rankings in a survey that breaks down the component parts of successful park systems.
West Metro
August 21, 2018
Back in November 2017, activists showed up to the Hennepin County Board meeting to protest deportations and support legal aid for immigrants. A contra

Hennepin County finalizes deal for legal services for residents facing deportation

County Board finalized a $275,000 contract 4-3.
Minneapolis
August 21, 2018
Thousands join in 'Super Eid' event at U.S. Bank Stadium

Thousands join in 'Super Eid' event at U.S. Bank Stadium

The festivities Tuesday also included a carnival at the Commons park
Minneapolis
August 21, 2018

Charges filed in Uptown Minneapolis shooting, chase

The suspect remained jailed Tuesday on charges of first-degree assault and fleeing police in a motor vehicle, jail records show.
Minneapolis
August 21, 2018
'Super Eid' celebration kicks off at U.S. Bank Stadium

'Super Eid' celebration kicks off at U.S. Bank Stadium

Tuesday's event at U.S. Bank Stadium includes prayers and a carnival.
Variety
August 21, 2018
New kids' playground in Minneapolis boasts power tools, saws, old rusty Honda

New kids' playground in Minneapolis boasts power tools, saws, old rusty Honda

At this "adventure playground," some parents see danger. Kids just see fun.
Minneapolis
August 20, 2018
Farhan Hersi

Guilty plea reveals dating rumor rift was behind killing outside Minneapolis bar

Guilty plea revealed rift between victim, shooter in Seven Corners killing.
Home & Garden
August 20, 2018
Lilu Interiors infused a modern vibe to the spaces with new Arteriors light fixtures, taupe toned walls, area rugs and furnishings, and created a bett

A downtown Minneapolis condo gets a design refresh

After downsizing and moving downtown, a couple put their design stamp on a "basic-builder" condo.
Minneapolis
August 20, 2018
Nearly 3 years for driver who smashed into toddler on Mpls. playground

Nearly 3 years for driver who smashed into toddler on Mpls. playground

Refusal to apologize stuns injured children's family.
West Metro
August 19, 2018
Diana Rojas Martinez and Christopher Jahmar Bunay

Man admits downing 10 tequila shots, driving wrong way on I-94, killing 2 teens

If accepted by the judge, the plea deal means he will serve about 5 years in prison.

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