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Can ghost guns be regulated as firearms? The Supreme Court will decide

Can ghost guns be regulated as firearms? The Supreme Court will decide

The government contends that ghost guns kits count as a firearm under a 1968 law. But those challenging the rule contend “a kit of parts is not a weapon.”
by Nina Totenberg

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Man in custody after reports of shots fired in Loring Park

Man in custody after reports of shots fired in Loring Park

No other injuries were reported and it’s not clear whether there was gunfire, according to Police Chief Brian O’Hara. 
by Cari Spencer

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Man arrested for alleged terrorist threats against Minneapolis synagogue

Man arrested for alleged terrorist threats against Minneapolis synagogue

The man made several calls threatening to “shoot up” Temple Israel in Minneapolis. There is no evidence suggesting the threat was motivated by antisemitism, said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Paynesville dairy farm to pay $250,000 to settle wage-theft claim

Paynesville dairy farm to pay $250,000 to settle wage-theft claim

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit in January against Evergreen Acres, accusing the company of stealing wages and providing substandard housing.
by Kirsti Marohn

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10-year-old boy arrested and charged for driving stolen car around playground

10-year-old boy arrested and charged for driving stolen car around playground

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Friday that the boy was charged with reckless driving and receiving stolen property, as well as threats of violence and attempting to commit an auto theft, for a separate case in August.
by Cari Spencer

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A victim of a crypto ‘pig butchering’ scam just got his $140,000 back

A victim of a crypto ‘pig butchering’ scam just got his $140,000 back

NPR investigated a crypto scam company known as SpireBit, which stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from Russian-speaking seniors. Now, some of the victims are getting their money back after a lawsuit by Massachusetts authorities.
by Bobby Allyn

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Garth Brooks is accused of rape and sexual assault in a lawsuit

Garth Brooks is accused of rape and sexual assault in a lawsuit

The unnamed woman claims Brooks sexually assaulted her several times while she worked for him as a makeup artist. Brooks says the woman is exploiting him for money.
by Ayana Archie

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