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[Minneapolis Documenters @DocumentersPUC]

Shout out to all-star Documenter Tashawna on @WCCO last night! Thanks @CaroRCummings for taking the time to learn about our program! https://t.co/FKfiiZFNjm

[Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services @VoteMpls]

Early voting has begun! 🥳 Calling all Mpls residents to our Early Vote Center to cast your ballot in the Primary Election. Language support is available, as well as the Express Vote assistive device! Curious about other ways to vote? Go to our website to make a plan! #VoteMpls

[Lynelle @AnndWhat]

For the past year I've been writing short profiles on Detroit Documenters, and it’s been so fun to learn more about their experiences and why they value documenting public meetings. 🧵

[Kyle Stokes @kystokes]

NEW: Shortly after the council's override, @MayorFrey issued his own proclamation.

Frey calls for a ceasefire in Gaza & the release of hostages — but without the City Council's references to allegations Israel is committing "genocide." He also calls for a "two-state solution."

[Wedge LIVE!™ @WedgeLIVE]

Minneapolis City Council in closed session discussing a likely settlement in a lawsuit filed on behalf of journalists who were intentionally targeted by MPD in 2020.
https://t.co/iv0DeEyYSx

[Sahan Journal @SahanJournal]

Minneapolis City Council will consider safe outdoor spaces, public health response to homeless encampments.

By @katelyn_vue with @Report4America

Read about Thursday's vote here: https://t.co/a2i5uTFoG6

[Kyle Stokes @kystokes]

RIGHT NOW: The Minneapolis City Council is debating a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza & end to U.S. aid to Israel — with a huge crowd on hand, filling both the chamber and an overflow room.

The language here is incredibly sensitive, and they're making amendments now.

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Applications are now open for funding to assist Minneapolis homeowners in repairing private sewer lines. Subscribe to our weekly Newswire to stay in the loop with local opportunities like this one: https://t.co/V7Mha2wgnW

[City of Minneapolis @CityMinneapolis]

Organizations can apply for $5,000 - $25,000 and the application deadline is Feb. 14. Look for and select "RFP for 2024 Homegrown Minneapolis Community Projects" on the E-Supplier portal: https://t.co/LiI6wv1tKx

[Josh Martin @JoshMartinMpls]

A new Minneapolis School Board candidate has filed campaign finance registration for District 6 - Lara Bergman.

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[Minneapolis Documenters @DocumentersPUC]

Last week, the Minneapolis school board received a presentation on district administration’s recommendation for a levy increase. The board will decide whether to put it on the ballot for this November. (1/3)
https://t.co/MpjZbAu9d0

[Minneapolis Documenters @DocumentersPUC]

If approved by voters, the referendum could increase the amount the district gets for technology services from $16 million to $38 million. It would cost an average household about $84 a year. (2/3)
https://t.co/MpjZbAu9d0

[Southwest Voices @SWVoicesMPLS]

🏗️Send in your Kmart lot plans. The City of Minneapolis is accepting consultant proposals for development plans at the former Kmart site. Proposals are due Feb. 2. There is an info session Jan. 11. (link in replies)

[Kyle Stokes @kystokes]

The Minneapolis City Council doesn't set foreign policy — so here's why its members are pondering a formal call for a ceasefire in Gaza ⤵️⤵️⤵️ https://t.co/ISZapT4Fns

[MinnPost @MinnPost]

As the city of Minneapolis weighs which organization should oversee court-mandated changes to the Minneapolis Police Department, community members say they want to be involved.

📝 @Mohamed1brah1m

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In this week's Newswire: Hennepin County and North Memorial Health have failed to agree on terms for a new partnership in which the county would have contributed towards low-income residents' healthcare costs. Details on that and more: https://t.co/sPaTSOeKIm

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