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The University of Minnesota plans to remove a Flock camera recently installed in Minneapolis' West Bank neighborhood following pushback from a DFL lawmaker and community members, Axios has learned.

The big picture: The reversal is the latest example of growing local backlash against automated license plate readers (ALPR) over privacy and surveillance concerns.

Driving the news: The U told Axios on Friday that its police department determined that removing the camera "was the appropriate step to support community trust while maintaining robust safety coverage."

State of play: The U declined to identify the location of the camera in question, but state Rep. Mohamud Noor (DFL-Minneapolis) told Axios that it is near the intersection of Cedar and Riverside avenues.

Friction point: Noor, who represents the area, said he pressed U leaders for more information on the off-campus camera shortly after it was installed in late August.

• He told Axios that the location raised "lots of red flags" about privacy and surveillance in a neighborhood that is home to both a sizable immigrant population and gathering spots for local activists.

What they're saying: "There's nothing good about Flock cameras … given that we don't know who gets access to what, and how the information is used," Noor said, citing concerns about ICE and other entities accessing data captured by the technology in other places.

The other side: The U says it "uses Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology for limited public safety purposes only, and is strongly committed to responsible use of this technology in strict accordance with Minnesota law."

• In a statement, it said the devices have helped law enforcement respond to incidents in real time, recover stolen vehicles, locate missing persons and track down suspects in violent crimes.

Zoom in: The U says the license plate and vehicle data collected is "owned exclusively" by the University of Minnesota Police Department and shared with other law enforcement agencies only after thorough review.

• Department policy "prohibits the technology's use for immigration enforcement and does not grant data access to agencies" with formal partnerships with ICE.

Zoom out: The device slated for removal is one of at least 10 ALPR cameras operated by the U, per the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

• Noor said he is aware of at least one other in the West Bank neighborhood — located farther east on Riverside.

What we're watching: Several Minneapolis Council members are working on a resolution calling on the U and Hennepin County to end their contracts with Flock.

• Noor, who says he still has concerns about a lack of transparency surrounding the U's use of the technology, says he plans to push statewide legislation next year.

What's next

Dick's is planning one if its large, experiential House of Sport stores in Maple Grove, according to documents submitted to the city.

Zoom in: The two-level, 100,000-square-foot store would be part of a larger development near Highway 610 and Maple Grove Parkway.

• The proposal also calls for a Golf Galaxy store, a Chick-fil-A and a 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop.

Flashback: Dick's opened its first Twin Cities House of Sport store in Minnetonka in 2022, showcasing a larger format retail experience heavy on interactive features.

• Dick's, which operates a standard format store a few miles southeast of the proposed House of Sport, didn't respond to a request for comment.

🏢 The developer planning to turn the former Star Tribune printing plant into a data center has cancelled the purchase following criticism from North Loop neighbors. (MPR News)

🏃‍♀️ Retired cross-country skier Jessie Diggins has turned to long-distance running, and the Afton native was the top female finisher in Saturday's Superior 100 trail race. (Nordic Mag)

✈️ Sun Country, under new owner Allegiant, has extended flight reductions into the winter as the airline deals with a pilot shortage and increased demand to move cargo for Amazon. (Star Tribune)

Twin Cities movie buffs nostalgic for the days of Blockbuster will soon have somewhere to rewind.

The big picture: After three years of pop-ups, nonprofit Saturn Video will open what's believed to be the metro's only video rental storefront next month in Minneapolis' Seward neighborhood.

Why it matters: As streaming prices rise, digital licenses lapse and online archives disappear, many cinephiles and casual movie fans are returning to physical media for guaranteed access to both new and beloved films.

State of play: The metro hasn't had a permanent video rental store since Video Universe in Robbinsdale closed in 2023.

• Pop-up and member-supported operations like Sloppy Discs and Ant Hill Video have cropped up in its place, but Saturn will be the first physical storefront.

What they're saying: "A lot of media is already gone from the Internet, and I think people are waking up to the fact that streaming is amorphous — the catalogue is always changing, and even if you buy a movie, they can take it away from you," owner Sierra Parham told Axios.

Zoom in: Saturn Video will stock hard-to-find DVDs, Blu-Rays and VHS tapes, with a particular focus on features by women, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC filmmakers. Mainstream studio films will also be available.

• The shop currently has over 600 titles — including some rare copies purchased from Video Universe — and Parham aims to have over 1,000 by opening day.

How it works: Members will pay $10 a month to check out one video at a time, with unlimited swaps. Individual rentals will be available for a few dollars, Parham said.

More details — and another video rental initiative in the works

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This newsletter was edited by Tyler Buchanan.