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Documenters report: Minneapolis Public Schools has 1,000 fewer students than expected, braces for $13 million loss

MinnPost’s Twin Cities Documenters program trains and pays community members to take notes at local government meetings. Below are Documenter Al Zdon s summary and observations from the Oct. 27 meeting of the Minneapolis Board of Education. You can find Zdon s full notes here, which include links...

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"My life is hard enough": Michigan Red Baron worker's anguished plea over viral prank turns into $400K windfall

A Red Baron worker's frustrated reaction to a social media prank at a White Lake market has gone viral and drawn thousands of donors to an online fundraiser.The man was restocking frozen pizzas when a social media user, filming themselves, played the Apple Pay payment sound, leading him to think...

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Lawyers call on Minneapolis to lock down urban exploring sites after catastrophic falls by teens

Minneapolis attorneys are urging the city to lock down two well-known urban exploring properties as two teens continue a long road to recovery after falling from the vacant sites. Romanucci Blandin and co-counsel Kevin Riach of Riach Law say they are investigating the two incidents involving...

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Packers’ Jacobs says TD celebration that drew criticism was modeled after a gospel song

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says he was paying homage to a gospel song rather than making light of his recent arrest when he briefly had his hands behind his back while celebrating a touchdown Thursday night. This was Jacobs’ second game of the season after...

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Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86 By MARK KENNEDY The Associated Press Sir Patrick Stewart poses at the premiere of the FX miniseries "The Patient," Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at Neuehouse Hollywood Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Patrick Stewart, the...

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The average 30-year US mortgage rate dips to 7.24%, the lowest level in more than a month.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined for the second straight week, falling to its lowest level in more than a month. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 7.24% from 7.32% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate...

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Juvenile justice drives debate in race for Hennepin County Attorney

Whether under the stage lights of PBS’s “Almanac,” crammed into small debate venues or knocking on the front doors of homes across Minneapolis and its suburbs, Hennepin County Attorney candidates Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk invariably face questions about juvenile justice. Could a recent...

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School districts look to voters as rising costs strain budgets

It s an unusual year for school referenda. That s what one political analyst told 5 Eyewitness News as we dug through the tax questions schools are asking you to approve this year. “This is an unusual year because there are just more requests by school boards for increased school property taxes,”...

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DOJ seeks to keep search warrant records for Rep. Ilhan Omar sealed amidst ongoing investigation.

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DOJ asks judge to keep Ilhan Omar search warrant records sealed

In a significant legal maneuver that has captured the attention of constituents and legal observers alike, the Department of Justice has formally requested a federal judge to maintain the seal on search warrant records pertaining to U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar. This move comes amidst growing public...

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Community united against domestic violence, offering support and hope

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Man sentenced to decades in prison for murder of his child’s mother

In a tragic reminder of the profound consequences of domestic violence, our community grapples with the heartbreaking reality of a life cut short and the enduring pain left in its wake. This somber case compels us to reflect on the sanctity of life and the urgent need for robust support systems for...

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Young couple smiling, holding keys to their first home, symbolizing achievement amidst challenges.

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Help is available for first-time homebuyers as mortgage rates top 7%

The dream of owning a home, a cornerstone of the American ideal, feels increasingly out of reach for many young Minnesotans. As mortgage rates have surged past the 7% mark, aspiring homeowners like 22-year-old Levi Gabriel are facing a harsh reality. Levi, after diligently checking his credit and...

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