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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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Should money decide who gets out of jail?

Should money decide who gets out of jail?

MPR News host Angela Davis talked about how the cash bail system doesn’t always work as intended, how it harms families and why some states are exploring alternatives.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota Supreme Court to hear case of transgender athlete’s competition participation

Minnesota Supreme Court to hear case of transgender athlete’s competition participation

The Minnesota Supreme Court announced last week it plans to hear the case of JayCee Cooper, a transgender weightlifter who was denied entry into USA Powerlifting’s women’s competition category. Cooper alleges this was discrimination, in violation of Minnesota’s Human Rights Act.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Vikings receiver Jordan Addison arrested for possible DUI

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison arrested for possible DUI

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested in California on Friday for suspected drunk driving, according to the California Highway Patrol.  
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor's appointment

Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor's appointment

The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump in Florida has dismissed the prosecution because of concerns over the appointment of the prosecutor who brought the case. 
by The Associated Press

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