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Minnesota seeking federal disaster declaration, joint assessment of damages to businesses hit by rioting
Homeland Security and Emergency Management director asked federal officials to help conduct a joint assessment of damages in Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties.
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Minneapolis to increase COVID-19 tests as it awaits effects of protests, memorials
The city will be watching to see whether infections rise following protests.
'Small and mighty': Minnesota human rights agency faces test in police probe
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights is embarking on its biggest task yet, digging into a decade worth of Minneapolis police procedures, policies and practices.
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James Perrill, visionary businessman, dies at 53
Innovative and bold, the University of Minnesota grad embraced the internet early on.
Hundreds take Floyd protests to AG's office, U.S. Bank Stadium
For many, Friday's protests in St. Paul and Minneapolis were just one of many that they've attended this week in response to the killing of George Floyd.
Wisdom, empathy help put back together a looted Minneapolis thrift store
Wayne Bugg got help to improve his life. Now he's paying it forward as he works to put the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store back together.
Minneapolis OKs ban on police chokeholds, neck restraints
The agreement, still needing approval by a judge, arises from a state human rights investigation.
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At Fargo's Island Park, a peaceful gathering for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor
Organizers present a list of demands for systemic change.
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Which agency wanted drone flown over Minneapolis protests?
U.S. Customs & Border Protection declined to answer questions
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U president to recommend in-person classes resume this fall
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel will recommend to the Board of Regents next week that fall classes be held in-person and residence halls be reopened. Gabel also will suggest that each campus adjust their academic calendars to conclude by Thanksgiving, or earlier if state health officials deem it necessary.
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Minnesota begins renewing driver's licenses online; vision screenings waived
Photos and vision screenings have been waived for drivers whose basic information hasn't changed.
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More than 200 at Quality Pork, Hormel in Austin test positive for COVID-19
The two companies' plants in Austin had seen limited exposure, but over 200 now have the virus.
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Feds: More than half of Minnesota nursing homes have COVID-19 cases
Six of the state's nursing homes have lost more than 50 residents to the coronavirus.
Gov. Tim Walz visits places hit by looting and vandalism
Gov. Tim Walz went for a haircut at Capitol Barbers then toured some of the sites where looting and vandalism occurred during the George Floyd protests and riots Friday, June 5, 2020 in Minneapolis.
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Which state has the best claim to Paul Bunyan?
The earliest reliable account a logging-camp tale was from — brace yourself, Minnesotans — Wisconsin. But Minnesota figures prominently in Paul Bunyan's journey after that.
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Florida attorney seeking probe of Derek Chauvin's voting record
The fired Minneapolis officer charged with murder in George Floyd's death voted in Florida, where he also has property, in 2016 and 2018.
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Target pledges $10M to social justice, rebuilding efforts after George Floyd's death
The money from the Minneapolis-based retailer and its foundation will go to National Urban League and the African American Leadership Forum, among other organizations.
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U.S. Bank to increase lending to black-owned businesses, rebuild damaged Mpls. branches
The company will boost loans to black-owned businesses by at least $100 million.
How WCCO sports anchor Mike Max became a frontline reporter at the George Floyd protests
During the crisis, WCCO sports director Mike Max has shown he can cover civil unrest as well as any hard-news reporter. Maybe even better.
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Minnesota COVID-19 cases rise 712, deaths up 33 after recent declines
Hospitalizations declined on Friday, but 33 newly confirmed COVID-19 deaths brought the total count in Minnesota to 1,148 in the pandemic.
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