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September 4, 2018
At a growing Mpls. homeless camp, there's hope for families

At a growing Mpls. homeless camp, there's hope for families

Instead of driving everyone off, a coalition of agencies has flocked in to help, reflecting the unusual approach city officials and American Indian leaders are taking at the tent city near Hiawatha and Cedar.
Minneapolis
September 4, 2018
FILE -- Richard Liu, the JD.com founder who was arrested in the United States on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct, in Shanghai, Jan. 4, 2015. Liu,

Attorneys say Chinese billionaire unlikely to face charges in Mpls.

JD.com founder Liu Qiangdong was arrested in Minneapolis over allegations of criminal sexual misconduct. He was back in China on Monday.
Minneapolis
September 1, 2018
Some called on Pope Francis to resign after allegations that he knew of abuse.

Catholics wrestle with new abuse claims and a feuding church

Minnesota's 1 million Catholics have been left aching after yet another painful revelation about a problem that has haunted the church for years.
Minneapolis
September 1, 2018
Seward Co-op workers and allies walked past the Co-op Creamery to Seward Co-op offices in 2017, shortly after they voted to unionize.

Workers at Seward Co-op ratify first contract

Workers at the retail food co-op voted to unionize in 2017.
Minneapolis
September 1, 2018

St. Cloud State honors first black graduate

Minneapolis
September 1, 2018

One more affordable house rising in North Minneapolis

Developer Dominion signs on with Habitat to build a house in the Jordan neighborhood, as Habitat's CEO calls for more affordable housing.
Music
September 1, 2018
Taylor Swift performed at TCF Bank Stadium Friday evening.

Taylor Swift show is a triumph of presentation, personality

Review: At U.S. Bank Stadium, there were fireworks and fountains, multiple stages and a multitude of dancers, and snakes everywhere.
Minneapolis
August 31, 2018
Lucy Laney Principal Mauri Melander spoke to fellow members of the Minneapolis Forum of Principals, members of the Minneapolis Public School board, as

Students at Minneapolis school improving but not as much as first thought

The Minneapolis School District has made a reporting error about Lucy Craft Laney School.
Minneapolis
August 31, 2018
Tobacco companies and retailers are pushing back against Minneapolis leaders' move to restrict the sales of menthol cigarettes in the city, like they

Minneapolis bans new tobacco shops for a year

The move follows the 2017 restrictions on the sales of menthol tobacco.
Minneapolis
August 31, 2018
Developer pair will build mixed-use complex near Grain Belt Brewery

Developer pair will build mixed-use complex near Grain Belt Brewery

The N&E, set to open next summer, will feature 93 apartments ranging from studios of less than 500 square feet to two bedrooms of around 1,000 square feet.
Minneapolis
August 31, 2018
A fifth-grader worked on multiplication workbooks at Global Academy, a charter school in Columbia Heights.

Minnesota reading scores stay flat; math proficiency dips

Education officials say results are disappointing, but not reflective of overall progress.
Minneapolis
August 30, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence waved along with outgoing national commander of the National Legion Denise Rohan to attendees of the American Legion Nationa

Pence to vets in Minneapolis: 'We will always fight for you'

Vice President Mike Pence's visit to the American Legion convention comes after the Legion and the White House clashed over President Trump's response to the death of Sen. John McCain.
Minneapolis
August 30, 2018
The American flag files at half-staff at the White House, Monday afternoon, Aug. 27, 2018, in Washington. Two days after Sen. John McCain's death, Pre

American Legion's repeated differences with Trump called unprecedented

White House's slow reaction to McCain's death is latest sore point.
Minneapolis
August 30, 2018
Christie Berkseth-Rojas with her daughter Sophie 2, walked out of the Early Vote Center after voting early in the primary election Monday August 6, 20

Minneapolis poised to approve $1.2 million for voter outreach, new early vote centers

The city, anticipating a huge voter turnout during the November election, will fund additional voting centers and judges.
Minneapolis
August 30, 2018
A route 3 bus on the University of Minnesota campus Monday Tuesday afternoon.

Charge dropped in Metro Transit case shared on social media

Video of the interaction with police was widely circulated online.
Stage & Arts
August 30, 2018
The Legend Lounge has an open, outdoor modern feel to it.

Jack Link's new theater lounge opening just in time for 'Hamilton'

An unusual partnership between the Hennepin Theatre Trust and the jerky maker has led to a new theater lounge.
Minneapolis
August 30, 2018
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Plans for new Uptown Planned Parenthood revealed

Minneapolis
August 30, 2018
Rep. Ilhan Omar hugged her husband Ahmed Hirsi after she won the DFL endorsement. Their daughter Isra Hirsi, 15, is on the right. ] GLEN STUBBE ï

Minneapolis Council Member Cano hires Ilhan Omar's husband as senior policy aide

Ahmed Hirsi will replace Aisha Gomez, who won the DFL primary race for Minneapolis House District 62B.
Minneapolis
August 30, 2018
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius. More than 480 struggling Minnesota schools are set to get additional help fro

Minnesota has new benchmarks for schools, IDs 485 for help

New accountability system is designed to give better picture of overall performances.
Stage & Arts
August 29, 2018
'Hamilton' lands in Minneapolis to euphoric fans, lucky ticket buyers

'Hamilton' lands in Minneapolis to euphoric fans, lucky ticket buyers

The show opened Wednesday at the Orpheum with a frenzy.

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