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Nearly two dozen arrested in downtown Minneapolis demonstration to protest Netanyahu visit
The pro-Palestinian demonstration was one of several held across the country to protest Netanyahu's visit to the United States.
Leonard Peltier seeks parole in 1975 murder of two FBI agents
Leonard Peltier is serving a pair of life sentences for the murder of two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
Minneapolis Park Board will close some roads to block vehicle cruising during July 4 events
The parkways will remain open for pedestrians and bike traffic.
Accused of misconduct, attorney Michael Padden argues to Supreme Court that he's been 'railroaded'
The state's lawyers responsibility board has recommended his disbarment. He called the claims "outrageous."
Activists demand Minneapolis police contract negotiations be open to the public
They criticized city officials for agreeing to closed-door mediation to resolve long-expired police union contract.
Lou Kilzer, one-time investigative reporter and Pulitzer winner for the Star Tribune, dies
Kilzer worked at the Star Tribune from 1987 to 1994, and with colleague Chris Ison won the Pulitzer for investigative reporting for a 1989 series that exposed corruption in the St. Paul Fire Department.
Opioid epidemic hits hardest among Minnesotans of color
In response to the disparities, which are particularly stark for American Indian and Black Minnesotans, officials are investing millions of dollars from the opioid settlement in culturally specific treatment programs.
Two members of Minneapolis civilian oversight commission abruptly resign
The departures are the latest fallout after recent terminations, resignations.
Professor will visit St. Paul to discuss history of white supremacy in U.S. textbooks
Donald Yacovone is the author of a book about how white supremacy was infused in American public education for centuries.
Decades of turmoil mark legacy of civilian police oversight in Minneapolis
City operations director commits to making oversight work after the termination of one official and the departure of another.