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Biden says the next president may get to name two Supreme Court justices

Biden says the next president may get to name two Supreme Court justices

Former President Donald Trump cemented the conservative majority on the Supreme Court. If Trump wins again, Biden said "one of the scariest parts" would be his power to fill upcoming vacancies.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Minnesota man who joined Islamic State group is sentenced to 10 years in prison

Minnesota man who joined Islamic State group is sentenced to 10 years in prison

Abelhamid Al-Madioum cooperated with federal authorities ahead of Thursday’s open court hearing. Prosecutors factored into their recommendation a lower sentence than the statutory maximum of 20 years. 
by The Associated Press

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Family of innocent bystander killed during Minneapolis police pursuit files lawsuit

Family of innocent bystander killed during Minneapolis police pursuit files lawsuit

The family of Leneal Frazier is suing the city of Minneapolis. In July of 2021, Minneapolis Police Department officer Brian Cummings was chasing another vehicle at high speeds when he crashed into a car driven by Frazier who was an innocent bystander.  
by MPR News Staff

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Breaking down findings of Minnesota Department of Education audit over Feeding our Future fraud

Breaking down findings of Minnesota Department of Education audit over Feeding our Future fraud

A report from the Minnesota Legislative Auditor’s office finds that ”actions and inactions” by the Minnesota Department of Education created opportunities for fraud in two taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs.
by Nina Moini and Matt Sepic

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Legislative auditor: Minnesota Department of Education ‘created opportunities for fraud’

Legislative auditor: Minnesota Department of Education ‘created opportunities for fraud’

A strongly worded report by the state’s legislative auditor finds that "actions and inactions" by the Minnesota Department of Education opened the door for fraud in two taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs.
by Matt Sepic

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Man fatally shot by police in south Minneapolis

Man fatally shot by police in south Minneapolis

A man who reportedly was seen waving a handgun was fatally shot by police in south Minneapolis on Wednesday night. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension confirmed that it is investigating the incident.
by MPR News Staff

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