The diverse community feels neglected amid a surge of shootings and robberies that has disproportionately affected immigrant residents.
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St. Paul
Woman killed in Lowertown shooting remembered by family as multitalented, caring artist
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MN Fortune 500
3M health care spinoff Solventum seeking state help to keep HQ in Minnesota
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis police swear in first Somali woman, noncitizen in joyful graduation
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Elections
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon’s office evacuated after arrival of mysterious package
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St. Paul
Park Place or Summit Avenue? Monopoly plans St. Paul gameboard, seeks local input
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Minneapolis
Former Council Member Lisa Goodman is back at Minneapolis City Hall
Ten months after retiring from the council, Goodman has been hired as director of strategic initiatives.
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Health Care
University of Minnesota, Fairview delay deadline on pact for hospital sale
A February letter of intent called for a definitive agreement by Sept. 30, but officials say they need more time.
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Politics
A year after his first pick resigned, Gov. Tim Walz hasn’t named a permanent cannabis director
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Twin Cities Suburbs
New Brighton, Falcon Heights to allow accessory dwelling units
The suburbs join several cities across Minnesota that now allow the units, also known as mother-in-law apartments.
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