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July 25, 2024

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Netanyahu protesters arrested at Minneapolis demonstration

Protesters gathered outside U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office in downtown to protest Netanyahu’s speech and Klobuchar’s attendance. More than 20 people were arrested.
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Minneapolis looks to rent vacant storefronts to local artists, organizations

A new Minneapolis initiative will give local artists and organizations a break on rent to fill empty storefront properties. The City Council approved $250,000 from the 2024 budget and debuted the initiative Wednesday.
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🔥 Fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies' largest national park ravages the town of Jasper
A fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies that had prompted 25,000 people to flee has roared into the near-deserted town of Jasper, causing devastating damage.
🏀 WNBA announces landmark 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime and NBC
The WNBA entered a historic 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime and NBC that will broadcast over 100 games each season the league announced.  
✈️ Southwest Airlines says ‘assigned and premium seating’ will replace open seating plan
Southwest President and CEO Bob Jordan says research shows passengers “overwhelmingly prefer” an assigned-seat system. He also pledged to improve the airline’s financial performance.
🏆 How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is set for Friday. Instead of a traditional march into a stadium, about 10,500 athletes will parade on more than 90 boats on the Seine River.
🌲 Minneapolis park board divided on path forward after three weeks of workers strike
One possible path forward emerged at a Wednesday night board meeting, but it was voted down by a divided board — spurring about two and a half hours of protests that prevented the meeting from continuing.  
🟥 Ahead of Trump rally, Emmer confident in security and party’s chances of making Minnesota red
Former President Donald Trump and his recent pick for Vice President — JD Vance — will be in Minnesota Saturday for a campaign event. Minnesota's Trump campaign chair Tom Emmer represents Minnesota 6th Congressional District, where the Republican rally will be held.
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