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Minneapolis police announce arrests in attempted auto theft that turned deadly

Minneapolis police announce arrests in attempted auto theft that turned deadly

Minneapolis police say two suspects are in custody in connection with an attempted auto theft that turned deadly. Amos Ferrier, who worked with a local veterans’ nonprofit, died from injuries suffered while trying to stop the theft.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota's incoming Chief Justice Theodora Gaïtas wants to make courts more accessible

Minnesota's incoming Chief Justice Theodora Gaïtas wants to make courts more accessible

There will be a new lead at the top of Minnesota’s Supreme Court. Supreme Court Associate Justice Theodora Gaïtas will be taking over after Chief Justice Natalie Hudson retires at the end of September.
by Emily Bright and Lukas Levin

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Two arrested after Moorhead middle schoolers eat THC candy

Two arrested after Moorhead middle schoolers eat THC candy

Moorhead police arrested the parents of a student who brought candy to school that police believe contained THC, the compound in cannabis that gets people high. Two students were sent to a medical facility after consuming the candy, and 10 other students were sent home.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Walz appoints Justice Theodora Gaïtas to lead Minnesota Supreme Court

Walz appoints Justice Theodora Gaïtas to lead Minnesota Supreme Court

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday appointed Associate Justice Theodora Gaïtas to serve as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, and he appointed Ramsey County District Court Judge Reynaldo Aligada Jr. as a new associate justice.
by Dana Ferguson

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Prosecutors seek 50-year sentence for Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock

Prosecutors seek 50-year sentence for Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock to 50 years in prison for orchestrating what they call the nation’s largest COVID-19 fraud scheme. Bock’s attorney is seeking a three-year sentence.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis launches new nonfatal shooting task force

Minneapolis launches new nonfatal shooting task force

Under the new task force, nonfatal shootings will have a dedicated investigator who will respond immediately to the scene and be treated with the same type of urgency as a homicide case.
by Ellie Roth

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Minnesota prosecutors announce charges against ICE agent

Federal prosecutors initially charged Julio Sosa-Celis with assaulting a federal agent with a shovel in January during “Operation Metro Surge,” but the case soon fell apart.
by Matt Sepic

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