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The Indian Child Welfare Act is before the Minnesota Supreme Court again. Here’s why

The Indian Child Welfare Act is before the Minnesota Supreme Court again. Here’s why

Martin County foster parents are getting another audience in front of the Minnesota Supreme Court after arguing last fall that the nearly 50-year-old law is unconstitutional. They say they should be allowed to adopt two Native children after they were placed with a relative.
by Allison Herrera

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MPD still working through monitor’s first year goals to speed up complaint backlog, finalize policies

MPD still working through monitor’s first year goals to speed up complaint backlog, finalize policies

It’s been one year since an independent monitor began overseeing the Minneapolis Police Department’s efforts to comply with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights settlement agreement. Both the monitor and head of the state’s human rights department say they are encouraged by some progress.
by Cari Spencer

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Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws national attention, record out-of-state money

Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws national attention, record out-of-state money

Zac Schultz, a reporter with PBS Wisconsin’s “Here & Now” program, has been closely covering the race and joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with the highlights.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Wisconsin's attorney general asks the state Supreme Court to stop Musk's $1 million payments

Wisconsin's attorney general asks the state Supreme Court to stop Musk's $1 million payments

Wisconsin’s attorney general has asked the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters. The request comes hours before President Donald Trump’s ally plans the giveaway at an evening rally in Green Bay. 
by The Associated Press

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Police say ICE tactics are eroding public trust in local law enforcement

Police say ICE tactics are eroding public trust in local law enforcement

Local police leaders have feared the erosion of public trust as a result of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Many officials say they're seeing signs that's happening.
by Meg Anderson

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Amid Feeding Our Future convictions, another nonprofit seeks reinstatement to food program

Amid Feeding Our Future convictions, another nonprofit seeks reinstatement to food program

Of the 70 people charged in the Feeding Our Future case, none worked directly for Partners in Quality Care, which is also known as Partners in Nutrition. But federal investigators say in court filings that PIQC operated in a similarly fraudulent way.
by Matt Sepic

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Former Sen. Justin Eichorn released to a halfway house as federal criminal case proceeds

Former Sen. Justin Eichorn released to a halfway house as federal criminal case proceeds

Justin Eichorn, who faces a federal charge of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, was released from jail and will move to a halfway house in Duluth under several conditions, a judge ruled Wednesday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Police looking for teen suspects in Minneapolis robbery spree

Police looking for teen suspects in Minneapolis robbery spree

Minneapolis police say a group of teens is likely responsible for a string of more than a dozen armed robberies on Sunday and Monday that included a carjacking. Four of the victims were pistol-whipped.
by Matt Sepic

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