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Former attorney who co-founded app running for Minneapolis mayor
Jazz Hampton quit his job as a lawyer to create TurnSignl, an app to help people navigate traffic stops. Now he’s among those challenging Mayor Jacob Frey.
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News & Politics
Minnesota police association sues POST Board for releasing IDs of ‘at least’ 257 undercover officers
A data request of employment history of Minnesota police officers led to the release of private data on undercover law enforcement, according to the lawsuit.
January 23, 2025
News & Politics
Truckers ‘make the world turn’: This Minnesota driver has logged millions of miles without a crash.
Roger Zima was named the Minnesota Trucking Association’s 2024 Driver of the Year at a banquet Tuesday night.
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Twin Cities Suburbs
Maple Grove church planning tiny-house community for chronically homeless residents
The project is expected to be the Twin Cities’ largest “sacred settlement.”
January 23, 2025
Minneapolis
William McReavy Sr., director of family-run Washburn-McReavy funeral services, dies at 92
McReavy stepped into the family business as a high school senior. Over his tenure, it grew to 17 funeral chapels and four cemeteries.
January 22, 2025
Politics
Omar reintroduces Neighbors not Enemies Act as Trump ramps up deportation efforts
The Minnesota Democrat’s bill is unlikely to advance in the new Congress but her efforts were largely symbolic as deputy chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
January 22, 2025
Minneapolis![The family of Ricky Cobb II, with lawyers Bakari Sellers (center) and Attorney Harry Daniels (at left), spoke about a future lawsuit in front of the Federal Courthouse on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/23AUTOXNYYQ3Z5DZFLS37CHKLA.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Civil lawsuit brought by family of Ricky Cobb II against Minnesota state trooper dismissed
State trooper Brett Seide had been sued for unreasonable seizure and use of excessive force stemming from the 2023 traffic stop.
January 22, 2025
St. Cloud
Little Canada woman dies in custody at Sherburne County jail
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of the woman, who was arrested Jan. 17.
January 22, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Pool closures ripple across South Washington County school district
The growing east metro district plans to close 2 pools, including Woodbury High’s, as it weighs budget constraints, swim team needs and crowded buildings.
January 22, 2025
Environment
Minnesota’s extreme weather year again fueled by record ocean temperatures
Minnesota had both the warmest winter and fall ever recorded in 2024 as the world’s oceans reached new highs.
January 22, 2025
Politics
Minnesota counties use federal benefits intended for foster children
Lawmakers and advocates want Minnesota to follow other states in preserving the money for young people. But a new report doesn’t offer a fast fix.
January 22, 2025
Things To Do
Winter SKOLstice Beer Fest sure to wet your whistle
The beer fest is part of the Minnesota Ice Festival in Eagan.
January 22, 2025