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City attorney says Muslim Minneapolis City Council members can’t host iftar in a city building
Several Muslim Minneapolis City Council members say they’re disappointed that the city attorney has put the brakes on their plan to hold an iftar Friday in a city building using city funds. An iftar is the meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break fast during Ramadan.
Minneapolis City Council members cancel iftar planned at city building
A group of Muslim Minneapolis City Council members canceled a Ramadan event scheduled to be held at a city building after being informed they couldn't use city resources to host a religious event.
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Andrea Jenkins will not seek reelection to Minneapolis City Council
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Minneapolis cancels planned iftar, citing separation of church and state
Minneapolis City Council members have canceled a planned iftar, after city officials raised concerns about hosting a religious event with public funds.
Iftar event planned by city council members canceled after city leaders say its unconstitutional
The event was going to be held at the public service building, according to an Instagram post by City Councilor Jamal Osman.
Minneapolis City Council OKs demolition of 1914 grain mill along Hiawatha Avenue
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New concerns over Minneapolis violence prevention funding decisions
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Are there only four bars in Minneapolis?
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Violence interrupter who made threatening statements to City Council could get new contract
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