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Future of ShotSpotter in Minneapolis in flux as research shows disproportionate impact on communities of color
A U of M researcher found that Black and Native residents were more than three times likely to live in an area with a ShotSpotter sensor installed.
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Minneapolis residents could face steep rise in property taxes
Plus: State Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s stepmother interviewed; wheelchair ramps at the Como Conservatory’s Sunken Garden delayed; Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the Twin Cities; a tribute to bollards; and more.
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Weekend Picks: Symphony Ball at Orchestra Hall; women skateboarders show off their art; The Jungle’s ‘A Jumping-Off Point’
Plus: Sarah Thibault, Stephanie Lindquist at Dreamsong; Tapestries annual showcase; live music and dance at Kolman & Reeb; and more.
Minnesota supporters of Equal Rights Amendment optimistic despite Senate turmoil
A House committee on Monday will take up the legislation that would put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that also includes abortion access protections.
Great chemistry leads to great expectations for the Minnesota Timberwolves in upcoming playoff series against Denver
Chemistry and confidence abound following the first round sweep of Phoenix and ahead of the second round series against the defending champion Nuggets.
Itasca County faces blowback over Ten Commandments display in new jail
Freedom From Religion Foundation calls the installation a constitutional violation and advised the sheriff’s office to remove it.
‘Art is for Everybody’ celebrates the work of Keith Haring, reflects on his impact in the Twin Cities
As part of the Walker’s Keith Haring programming, it’s reviving ArtFest for three days starting on Thursday May 30.
Minnesota cannabis regulators won’t offer legislation to allow early cultivation to jumpstart retail sales
But the Office of Cannabis Management is open to a legislative proposal to allow planting this fall before retail sales start next spring.
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Commentary and opinion
Let’s shift the paradigm in tobacco policy
It makes sense to move from smoking deterrence efforts — like charging $15 a pack — to harm reduction.
A call for state funding for promising sickle cell disease treatment
Funds for a potential cure of SCD must remain in the budget as the House and the Senate negotiate in the session’s final weeks.
If pride and honor mattered, both Donald Trump and Nicole Mitchell would step aside
Hypocrisy is at play here, as Democrats call Trump unfit for office while Republicans say Mitchell should resign.
Gen Zers and millennials are still big fans of books – even if they don’t call themselves ‘readers’
A narrow definition of what counts as reading ignores the love they have for content such as graphic novels, manga and comics.
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