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Virtual Minneapolis + Sen. Tina Smith Says No To Dismantling MPD

Sen. Tina Smith told the Star Tribune she will vote no on the Minneapolis ballot question asking to dismantle the city's police department.

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Good day, people of Minneapolis! William Bornhoft here with a brand-new issue of the Minneapolis Daily.

Sen. Tina Smith told the Star Tribune that she will vote "no" on the Minneapolis ballot question asking to dismantle the city's police department.

First, today's weather: Cooler with periods of rain. High: 55 Low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Minneapolis today:

  1. Sen. Tina Smith opposes Minneapolis policing ballot question (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
  2. Anti-rent control campaign hasn't filed required campaign finance disclosure (Minnesota Reformer)
  3. This Virtual Minneapolis Took A Local High Schooler 770 Hours To Build (CBS Minnesota)
  4. Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy reconnect with Minneapolis professor (FOX 9)
  5. Minneapolis Police Seek $27M Budget Increase Amid 'Staggering' Number Of Officer Departures (CBS Minnesota)

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Today in Minneapolis:

  • Football vs Washburn - Roosevelt Senior High (3:30 PM)
  • Planning+Zoning Committee Meeting: - North Loop Neighborhood Association (6:00 PM)
  • Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets (7:00 PM)

Minneapolis Patch Notebook

  • Minneapolis Downtown Council: "Nothing sets the spooky mood better than an outdoor movie night featuring Halloween classic "The Addams Family!" Catch the free showing this Thursday night at Target Field Station. Bring themed treats or grab dinner downtown at one of th..." (Facebook)
  • Meet Minneapolis: "Explore the flavors of Fall with The Sonder Shaker, Five Watt Coffee, Milkjam Creamery and more local favorites." (Facebook)
  • Minneapolis Public Schools: "Interested in October open houses or other opportunities to visit school events? There are lots going on in our schools and visitors are often welcome (while also practicing health and safety measures)." (Facebook)
  • Open Streets Minneapolis: "Enjoy a free ride to Open Streets Minneapolis: Minnehaha this Sunday! Metro Transit is offering free rides on buses and light rails to the event." (Facebook)

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