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Minneapolis On Installment Plan + 'Clear The Shelter' Event
The city of Minneapolis is drowning in workers' compensation settlements with its police officers, and it's paying them in installments.

Morning, people of Minneapolis! William Bornhoft here with the latest copy of the Minneapolis Daily.
The city of Minneapolis is drowning in workers' compensation settlements with its police officers. Officials have decided to spread the payments over three or four years instead of paying workers in one lump sum.
First, today's weather: Becoming windier with rain. High: 65 Low: 46.
Here are the top stories in Minneapolis today:
- Minneapolis goes on an installment plan to pay workers comp settlements. (Minnesota Reformer)
- Everything you need to know about the 2021 election in Minneapolis. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
- 'Clear the Shelter': Minneapolis animal shelter waives fees for adoptable dogs. (KARE11.com)
- Community leaders debate the proposal to replace Minneapolis Police Department. (KARE11.com)
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Today in Minneapolis:
- "A Bench in the Sun" Play + Pre-Show Lunch (Included w/ Ticket). (12:15 p.m.)
- Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats - Hennepin Theatre Trust. (4:30 p.m.)
Minneapolis Patch Notebook
- Meet Minneapolis: "Congratulations to Owamni — By The Sioux Chef and Sooki & Mimi for making The New York Times 2021 Restaurant List! Since its grand openings earlier this year, both restaurants have brought the flavor." (Facebook)
- Minneapolis Public Schools: "Did you know... The MPS Board of Education voted in years past to designate the second Tuesday of each October as a districtwide 'Latino Heritage Day,' where schools celebrate and engage with their students, parents and community." (Facebook)
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