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Appellate court rejects officer’s suit against deputy over K9 attack

Appellate court rejects officer’s suit against deputy over K9 attack

A federal appeals court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by a Twin Cities police officer who sued a Hennepin County sheriff’s deputy over a K9 attack. Officer Daniel Irish sued Deputy Keith McNamara after the deputy’s K9 attacked Irish instead of a fleeing suspect.
by Matt Sepic

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New Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’

New Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’

After some administrative turnover, Michelle Phillips took office on Tuesday. She is tasked with investigating discriminatory practices and police misconduct complaints while promoting civil rights understanding throughout the city.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Vandals target Islamic center site 8 times in 6 weeks

Vandals target Islamic center site 8 times in 6 weeks

Twin Cities Muslim leaders are calling for a hate crime investigation after vandals targeted the site of a new Islamic center eight times since late May.
by Matt Sepic

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Gun rights advocates say young adults have a right to carry handguns, federal court agrees

Gun rights advocates say young adults have a right to carry handguns, federal court agrees

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Rob Doar, senior vice president of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, one of the plaintiffs arguing the state’s age limit on concealed carry permits is unconstitutional.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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1 dead, 5 injured in Minneapolis shooting

1 dead, 5 injured in Minneapolis shooting

Minneapolis police say one person died and five others were injured in a shooting late Monday night.
by MPR News Staff

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