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MSP’s Terminal 1 to get a $242 million make-over

Plus: U.S. DOJ says Anoka discriminated against people with disabilities; Rep. Dean Phillips’ candidacy is deeply aggravating his party; the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute has raised the money to purchase the Roof Depot site; and more.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Mackenzie Lofgren at WCCO reports the Metropolitan Airports Commission and Delta Air Lines will invest $242 million in creating a unified and modern design across six terminals, seven concourses, and approximately 75 Delta gate hold rooms at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Liz Sawyer at the Star Tribune is reporting Lt. Aimee Linson, a 25-year veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department, has been appointed as the new head of the department’s homicide unit, despite being placed on a yearlong paid leave for forwarding a racist email more than a decade ago.

Sarah Ferris at Politico: Interviews with more than a dozen Democratic lawmakers and senior aides in D.C. reveal that Rep. Dean Phillips’ candidacy is deeply aggravating his party.

Related: DFL state Sen. Kelly Morrison to run for Minnesota congressional seat held by Dean Phillips [Star Tribune]

Kirsten Swanson at KSTP reports the U.S. Department of Justice has found the city of Anoka discriminated against people with disabilities using its “crime-free” housing ordinance.

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Andrew Hazzard at Sahan Journal is reporting the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute has raised the $3.7 million needed to finalize a purchase agreement with the city of Minneapolis for the long contested Roof Depot site.

Maury Glover at FOX 9 talks with Minneapolis artist Scott Seekins, who’s been wearing all-black suits in the winter and all-white ones in the summer for a half century.