Thao and Kueng to be sentenced next week for role in George Floyd murder
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Not your mother’s or your brother’s virus: Why even mild COVID-19 is a little different for everyone
The most recent data
71% of Minnesotans have had at least one COVID-19 vaccination. This vaccine is highly effective in preventing serious illness and death. 31% are current on all their shots, and 11% have any boosters.
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D.C. Memo: U.S. House moves on assault weapons ban, Emmer blames Democrats for crime
Plus: Hendricks struggles against Emmer in fundraising, Emmer breaks with GOP on gay marriage and crime takes center stage at congressional hearing….
Wolves mailbag (part 2): How does D’Lo benefit from the addition of Rudy Gobert?
The Timberwolves have made a huge trade for Rudy Gobert. However, D’Angelo Russell, their point guard, is still a mystery. There are many possible outcomes….
Meet the Hennepin County Attorney candidate: Paul Ostrow
He stated that connections between Minneapolis and the suburbs, exurbs, and law enforcement are essential, and that Hennepin County Attorney is uniquely positioned to be able to unify people.
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Walz celebrates traffic stops in Twin Cities crime reduction effort — but says they’re not for minor infractions
Walz stated that troopers are focusing on traffic violations that pose a danger to public safety.
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Validity of U of M’s influential Alzheimer’s research questioned in newly published investigation
Plus – Teen faces multiple charges for allegedly throwing fireworks in a south metro movie theatre; Planned parenthood employees vote to unionize; Minneapolis allows rescue animals to be adopted free of charge this weekend; and many other things….
Thomas Lane sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison in civil rights case
Plus: Senator Tina Smith is positive for COVID-19; Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell to 1.8%; Texas Monthly reviews Minnesota barbecue; plus, more….
Why are wealthier Minneapolis neighborhoods receiving extra police patrols?
Through a non-profit called the, Lowry Hill neighborhood is now known as
Minneapolis Safety Initiative
The neighborhood residents created the project and secured a contract for $210,000 to add police patrols, at $107 an hour.
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Culturally accessible support for Minnesota’s domestic abuse survivors is key to successful outcomes
Domestic abuse can be very difficult for people of color and immigrants. No matter how much education or language level one has, the system was not designed to help people of color. It also creates barriers for immigrant workers.
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