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Damaged Minneapolis School Will Reopen + Chauvin Hires New Lawyer

A Minneapolis secondary was damaged during the 2020 street violence. About $17​ million and 18 months later, it will reopen.​

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Get on up, Minneapolis! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in Minneapolis.

MTS Secondary in Minneapolis was damaged during the street violence that broke out following the death of George Floyd. About 18 months and $17 million later, it will reopen.

First, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 72 Low: 48.

Here are the top stories today in Minneapolis:

  1. Minneapolis law firm will represent Derek Chauvin in his appeal. (Bring Me The News)
  2. Minneapolis school damaged during unrest; reopens doors after 18 months. (CBS Minnesota)
  3. Pope names auxiliary bishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis to Crookston, Minn. (National Catholic Reporter)
  4. Two men die of injuries suffered in separate Minneapolis shootings. (KARE11.com)
  5. Mohamed Noor to be resentenced in Justine Ruszczyk's shooting death this week. (KARE11.com)

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Today in Minneapolis:

  • Town Hall Meeting — 5th Ward City Council Candidates. (All Day)
  • WDBA Ward 3 Candidate Forum — MPLS Chamber of Commerce. (3 p.m.)
  • Parent Teacher Conferences — Washburn Senior High. (4 p.m.)
  • Conferences — In Person - South Senior High. (4 p.m.)
  • Conferences — Roosevelt Senior High. (4 p.m.)
  • Fall Conferences — Henry Senior High. (4:30 p.m.)

Minneapolis Patch Notebook

  • Meet Minneapolis: "Can you guess what nickname was given to the Prospect Park Water Tower? Hint: It's a little spooky. #MeetMPLS:@minnstagram3" (Instagram)
  • Meet Minneapolis: "Built in 1913, the Prospect Water Tower is often called by another name. Need a hint? This name perfectly fits your head: minnstagram3" (Facebook)
  • Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: "Are you ready for Spook-a-Thon 2021? Consult our handy guide to activities and events for all ages all across the city." (Facebook)
  • Downtown Improvement District: "Summer has come to an end and it's soon time to say goodbye to the beautiful bright flowers we've enjoyed so much." (Instagram)
  • Minneapolis Public Schools: "Oct. 18-22 is National School Bus Safety Week (NSBSW)." (Facebook)

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