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Dissonance remains as Minneapolis proceeds with George Floyd Square reconstruction

Dissonance remains as Minneapolis proceeds with George Floyd Square reconstruction

Some neighbors still disagree with the city’s construction plan, Jeanelle Austin, the lead caretaker at George Floyd Square, told MPR’s Morning Edition.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota investigates the arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping

Minnesota investigates the arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Sheriff Bob Fletcher said Monday they will pursue information from the Department of Homeland Security that they need for their investigation into the arrest of ChongLy “Scott” Thao, an American citizen.
by The Associated Press

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Behind the scenes with 911 call takers and dispatchers

Behind the scenes with 911 call takers and dispatchers

Every 911 call starts with a voice on the other end. MPR News host Angela Davis goes behind the scenes with 911 dispatchers and call takers — the voices that connect callers to lifesaving help.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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After Daunte Wright killing, Brooklyn Center promised reform. 5 years later, progress is limited

After Daunte Wright killing, Brooklyn Center promised reform. 5 years later, progress is limited

The city of Brooklyn Center vowed to make sweeping policing reforms following the fatal 2021 shooting, in the shadow of George Floyd’s murder. Five years later, those changes have yet to materialize.
by Ellen Finn and Feven Gerezgiher

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Judge won’t issue temporary halt to administration’s handling of Somali deportation cases

A federal judge ruled that a Minnesota-based immigration firm representing mostly Somali clients didn’t make a sufficient case to halt what it called the Trump administration’s “Somali Fast-Track Policy.”
by Sarah Thamer

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Some Winona County services remain down and off-line following cyberattack

Some Winona County services remain down and off-line following cyberattack

Winona County officials say some of its computer systems remain off-line as they work to restore services following a cyberattack earlier this week. The county’s IT team has been working around the clock, with assistance from the Minnesota National Guard cyber protection team to address the breach.
by Molly Castle Work

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Judge orders feds to provide court with evidence in Good killing, as part of separate case

Judge orders feds to provide court with evidence in Good killing, as part of separate case

A judge on Thursday ordered the federal government to disclose evidence in the killing of Renee Good to the court so it can determine if the materials can aid in the defense of a man convicted of assaulting ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
by Matt Sepic

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9-year-old student suspected of starting fire at St. Cloud school

Westwood Elementary has been closed since the March 31 fire for extensive cleaning and safety testing. Repairing the damage will cost an estimated $2 million.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Winona County cyberattack is part of a trend as local governments are increasingly targeted

Winona County cyberattack is part of a trend as local governments are increasingly targeted

This week’s cyber attack on Winona County’s government IT networks is part of a trend, as cybercriminals are increasingly targeting local units of government, which they see as lucrative targets.
by Molly Castle Work

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