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Minneapolis Homicides Down + Police Vote Puts Dems On Edge

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! And welcome to the first day of Labor Day weekend.

Here's what's going on today in Minneapolis.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 77, low: 57.

Here are the top stories in Minneapolis today:

  1. Minneapolis homicides were down for the third month, compared to 2020. (Minnesota Reformer)
  2. By wheel and paddle, a Minneapolis couple takes on the perimeter of Minnesota. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
  3. Minneapolis' vote on eliminating the police department puts Democrats on edge. (The Wall Street Journal)
  4. Man in critical condition after shooting near Minneapolis strip mall. (CBS Minnesota)

Today in Minneapolis:

  • Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour - Minneapolis Downtown Council. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics. (7 p.m.)

Minneapolis Patch Notebook

  • Meet Minneapolis: "Did you know the IDS Center was our first building over 150 meters? It's also our tallest, standing at 241.4 meters — imagine the views from here." (Instagram)
  • Minneapolis Institute of Art: "Planning your next visit to Mia? Don't miss the free exhibition 'In Her View' in the Harrison Photography Gallery." (Instagram)
  • Minneapolis Public Schools: "If your student attended MPS last year, they should bring all district-issued technology with them on the first day of school." (Facebook)

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