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Parole board denies release for Rocori High School shooter

Parole board denies release for Rocori High School shooter

A man convicted for the 2003 Rocori High School shooting that left two of his classmates dead was denied parole Friday. Jason McLaughlin, who was 15 at the time, became eligible for the hearing after life sentences without parole for juveniles was repealed.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Judge revokes pretrial release of Feeding Our Future defendant after witness tampering allegations

Judge revokes pretrial release of Feeding Our Future defendant after witness tampering allegations

Last week, during the ongoing trial of Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock and restaurant owner Salim Said, Abdinasir Abshir allegedly approached cooperating defendant Sharmake Jama, who was in a courthouse hallway waiting to testify, and asked to speak with him in a bathroom.
by Matt Sepic

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Feds: Minneapolis man attempted to provide material support to ISIS

Feds: Minneapolis man attempted to provide material support to ISIS

Federal prosecutors say Hassan allegedly posted his support for ISIS on his social media accounts. And they say he communicated online with a group that encourages others to travel overseas to join ISIS.
by MPR News Staff

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How a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling could make schools liable for dangerous hires

How a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling could make schools liable for dangerous hires

A Minneapolis charter school can be held legally responsible for hiring a gym teacher who sexually assaulted students. The Supreme Court decision could have implications for schools across the state.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Former Minnesota school employee accused of using AI to create child sex abuse images

Former Minnesota school employee accused of using AI to create child sex abuse images

A former employee of two Minnesota school districts now faces federal charges for allegedly receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material — including allegations that he used artificial intelligence technology to produce images of child sex abuse.
by MPR News Staff

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Hennepin County reviewing deputies’ actions after video shows them punching man during arrest

Hennepin County reviewing deputies’ actions after video shows them punching man during arrest

The one-minute clip captures deputies yelling at the 34-year-old man to put his hand back and punching him in the head, while bystanders call out the use of force. One onlooker protests that the man is not resisting.
by Cari Spencer

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Minnesota Supreme Court: School may be liable for hiring staffer who sexually assaulted student

Minnesota Supreme Court: School may be liable for hiring staffer who sexually assaulted student

Reversing lower court rulings, the justices on Wednesday said a Minnesota charter school can be held liable for its hiring practices when failing to protect students from sexual assault by a staff member.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Business owner tells court Feeding Our Future iced her out when she refused to pay kickbacks

Business owner tells court Feeding Our Future iced her out when she refused to pay kickbacks

The former owner of a small Minneapolis restaurant said Tuesday that Feeding Our Future cut off millions of dollars in fraudulent food payments after she refused to pay a $1.5 million kickback to Aimee Bock, the nonprofit’s founder. 
by Matt Sepic

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