Countering Racist Housing Deeds In Minneapolis + Vaccine Mandate

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. These are the most important things happening in Minneapolis today.

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First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 81, low: 57.

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Here are the top stories in Minneapolis today:

1. A Minneapolis effort aims to counter racist housing deeds one lawn sign at a time. (Minnesota Public Radio News)
2. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey implements testing requirements or proof of vaccine. (Press Release Desk)
3. Minneapolis man and woman plead guilty to violent Twin Cities carjacking. (Department of Justice)
4. Two men were critically injured in Minneapolis shooting. (KSTP)
5. Without Ibrahim, the Minnesota Gophers will lean on their rugged offense line and deep running back group. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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Today in Minneapolis:

• Yoga Summer Series '21 - North Loop Neighborhood Association. (10 a.m.)
• Art in the Park - Heightsnext. (10 a.m.)
• Kidfest Featuring The Bazillions! - MacPhail Center for Music. (10 a.m.)
• Open Courtyard Family Days - Minneapolis Downtown Council. (10 a.m.)
• Volleyball Car Wash - Roosevelt Senior High. (10 a.m.)
• Neighbors Clothing Swap - Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association. (10 a.m.)
• Gophers Football vs. Miami of Ohio. (11 a.m.)

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Minneapolis Patch Notebook

• City of Minneapolis Government: "The City of Minneapolis is seeking feedback from residents, businesses, and neighborhood and community organizations as it considers funding priorities for the second round of American Rescue Plan Act funding. " (Facebook)
• Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: "Swim lessons and swim clubs are back — starting next week at Phillips Aquatics Center!" (Facebook)
• Open Streets Minneapolis: "We're very excited to partnering with the Minnesota Department of Health and Black Nurses Rock to bring COVID-19 vaccination sites to our West Broadway event." (Facebook)

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