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Minnesota Star TribuneSaturday, 23 May 2026

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Republicans show rare defiance

GOP balks at $1.776B fund for Trump

Michael Gold
How they framed it

The report focuses on local governance and fiscal oversight, highlighting a divide within the Minneapolis City Council over the costs and necessity of a proposed public safety center.

Context

The Minneapolis City Council rejected a proposal to purchase a $6 million site for a new $38 million police facility, reflecting ongoing local debates about law enforcement funding and facility nicknames like 'Cop City'.

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Split Mpls. council questions $6M land price

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Police facility land purchase denied

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Temporary hold placed on data centers in Minneapolis

A factual report on a city-imposed moratorium on new data center developments to study their impact on the local economy.

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Ex-worker sues, alleging company cash tapped for personal expenses.

An investigative report on a lawsuit alleging financial misconduct by a Republican lieutenant governor candidate.

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