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Mayor to nominate interim Minneapolis police chief Bill Peterson to lead MPD

Bill Peterson named Minneapolis interim police chief Bill Peterson was introduced on Tuesday as the new interim Minneapolis police chief. He will fill the shoes of former chief Brian O'Hara who resigned a week ago. The Brief Mayor Jacob Frey plans to nominate interim police chief Bill Peterson to...

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CEO who experienced homelessness as a child opens new Minneapolis family shelter

Local News CEO who experienced homelessness as a child opens new Minneapolis family shelter By Conor Wight Conor Wight Reporter Conor Wight joined WCCO after cultivating his skills as an award-winning investigative reporter in Syracuse, NY. As a newcomer to Minnesota, he's excited to explore this...

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