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Komen 3-Day trek is the last scheduled for the Twin Cities
The foundation is cutting back on the number of fundraising walks, from seven cities to four, and the Twin Cities didn't make the cut, an organizer confirmed.
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Lake Nokomis bacteria outbreak grows to 49; beaches closed for season
The south Minneapolis lake's two beaches will be closed for the rest of the season out of an "abundance of caution," Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board officials said.
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High-flying felines take over Heart of the Beast Theater
The Amazing Acro-Cats, featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats, performed Thursday night at In the Heart of the Beast Theater in Minneapolis. The one-of-a-kind show, featuring acrobatics and a musical performance by cats, will have a limited run through Sunday, August 18. Chief Executive Human Samantha Martin, who runs the show, travels the country with about twenty cat performers hoping to promote rescue, foster and adoption with her cat variety show.
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Metro Transit officers under investigation after man critically burns himself in police car
The man was critically injured in the May incident that occurred in downtown Minneapolis.
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Friends, family identify teenager fatally shot in north Minneapolis
It was the third homicide in the city in a week and the 22nd so far this year.
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Minneapolis mayor requests 14 more cops in next budget
Mayor Jacob Frey is also asking for a nearly 7 percent increase in the property tax levy.
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Minneapolis all-female police leadership academy aims to increase diversity
The academy from Oct. 14-18 is a first for the department.
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Martial arts fighter suffers serious brain injury during bout in Minneapolis
The onetime Minneapolis schoolteacher by day was rushed to HCMC and underwent emergency surgery to remove clot.
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With 'Week of Resilience,' Minneapolis events to mark 400 years since start of slave trade
The series, put on by Minneapolis' Division of Race and Equity, will draw on community conversations, art and storytelling.
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Arrest made in shooting of Minneapolis girl, 5, hit in the foot by wayward bullet
The 27-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday, online jail records show.
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E. coli leads to record number of beach closures in Minneapolis
An overwhelming amount of rain — and one potentially sick swimmer — has led to a summer ruined by the bacteria.
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Children's Theatre settles six sexual abuse lawsuits
Nine other cases remain unresolved against the theater. Another pending lawsuit names former CTC teacher Jason McLean but not the theater.
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Bird advocates question green award won by U.S. Bank Stadium
The stadium received a platinum LEED rating for environmental operations, but that recognition doesn't evaluate the building's wildlife conservation issues.
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Lake Nokomis beaches closed after E. coli sickens 3 kids
The Minneapolis lake's two popular beaches will remain shut down until further notice while the state Department of Health investigates. Health officials ask anyone who fell ill to contact them.
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One arrested after three stabbed in south Minneapolis
The arrest following the incident, which occurred about 2 a.m. Wednesday at a home in the 3500 block of Nicollet Avenue.
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Authorities: Man found dead on Minneapolis bike path was stabbed, not random target
No arrests have been announced by police in connection with the man's death Monday.
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Former 'rising star' employee receives probation for stealing from U via reselling computers
Michael McDaniel has to repay the university $134,544 for buying and reselling computers to support his gambling.
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Minneapolis park commissioner's bid to preserve W. Calhoun neighborhood reignites density debate
Supporters say the designation will protect neighborhood character.
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Suspect linked to violent Mpls. home invasions charged in one case
Authorities believe up to 23 home burglaries targeting Latino families with children could be linked.
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