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Prosecutor: ‘The system failed’ man ‘wrongfully convicted’ of murder

Prosecutor: ‘The system failed’ man ‘wrongfully convicted’ of murder

Following a review of Edgar Barrientos-Quintana’s murder case, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Monday that she’s prepared to dismiss his charges — if the court vacates his conviction.
by Cari Spencer

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Woman sentenced to 20 years in murder of Minneapolis real estate agent

Woman sentenced to 20 years in murder of Minneapolis real estate agent

Elsa Segura was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday in connection with the 2019 killing of Monique Baugh, a Minneapolis real estate agent. Elsa Segura admitted to arranging a fake house showing with Baugh knowing that her co-defendants planned to kidnap and harm her.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Morales out as chief of Metro Transit Police

Morales out as chief of Metro Transit Police

Morales’ departure comes after he was placed on paid leave in August for unspecified reasons.
by MPR News Staff

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Prosecutors say suspect in Trump shooting attempt wrote a letter detailing his plans

Prosecutors say suspect in Trump shooting attempt wrote a letter detailing his plans

The man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump at his golf course a week ago in Florida appeared in court for a pre-trial detention hearing. Ryan Routh was captured fleeing the scene.
by Greg Allen

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St. Cloud asks voters to approve $43.5 million for new fire station

St. Cloud asks voters to approve $43.5 million for new fire station

Fire Chief Matthew Love said the new station will add firefighters and equipment to a growing part of St. Cloud and help improve response times throughout the city.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Man charged in 2 shootings near Minneapolis encampments, suspected in 3rd

Man charged in 2 shootings near Minneapolis encampments, suspected in 3rd

A Bemidji man is facing charges in connection with two shootings Wednesday — including one fatal — near two Minneapolis homeless encampments. Joshua Anthony Jones, 36, is also suspected in a second fatal shooting early the same day.
by Matt Sepic, Chandra Colvin and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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