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Decision to not file charges in Tesla vandalism case in Minneapolis draws criticism

Decision to not file charges in Tesla vandalism case in Minneapolis draws criticism

A recent decision by the Hennepin County attorney to not file criminal charges against a Minneapolis man accused of vandalizing a half-dozen Teslas has sparked criticism from local police and at the State Capitol.
by MPR News Staff

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Elon Musk's social media platform X sues Minnesota over political deepfake ban

Elon Musk's social media platform X sues Minnesota over political deepfake ban

The social media platform X, run by Elon Musk, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Minnesota law barring the use of deepfakes to influence an election.
by Nina Moini, Alanna Elder and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Racial disparities in youth incarceration are the widest they’ve been in decades

Racial disparities in youth incarceration are the widest they’ve been in decades

The number of American children and teenagers in juvenile detention has sharply declined over the last few decades, but as overall numbers decrease, data shows Black and Native American youth are far more likely to be incarcerated than white children.
by Meg Anderson

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BCA alleges St. Peter man’s arrest potentially stopped a ‘mass casualty event’

Employees at a Mankato business asked police to investigate him after he purchased several magazines for a 9mm firearm, bear spray and body armor. The business became suspicious when he selected high-priced items without checking the prices. 
by Hannah Yang

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Harvey Weinstein is on trial, again. Opening arguments start Wednesday

Harvey Weinstein is on trial, again. Opening arguments start Wednesday

Weinstein is facing sex crimes charges after his 2020 New York conviction was overturned last year. The #MeToo movement was catalyzed in part by the many women who came forward to accuse the disgraced producer of misconduct.
by Ilya Marritz

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Domestic dispute involving a firearm causes lockdown at Edina hospital

Domestic dispute involving a firearm causes lockdown at Edina hospital

Fairview Southdale Hospital went into lockdown Tuesday after staff called 911 to report that there was a man with a gun inside the building. The suspect fled and was arrested elsewhere.
by Matt Sepic

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