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BCA identifies man it says killed Minneapolis police officer

BCA identifies man it says killed Minneapolis police officer

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the man who officials say killed Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell on Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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Class of 2024 reflects on tumultuous journey from 2020 to graduation

Class of 2024 reflects on tumultuous journey from 2020 to graduation

The class of 2024 may be one of the most unique college classes. They faced both a pandemic and a racial reckoning — many just as they were beginning college and leaving home for the first time. Now, with diploma in hand, they reflect on the tumultuous journey they made to walk across the stage on graduation day.
by Josh Cobb

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After 5 weeks, Feeding Our Future trial wraps with closing arguments

After 5 weeks, Feeding Our Future trial wraps with closing arguments

Since late 2022, federal prosecutors in Minnesota have charged dozens of people in connection with what they allege was a widespread conspiracy to steal $250 million by falsifying reimbursement requests for 18 million meals. Closing arguments are Monday.
by Matt Sepic

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Lawsuit claims negligence, medical malpractice in Stearns County jail inmate’s 2022 death

Lawsuit claims negligence, medical malpractice in Stearns County jail inmate’s 2022 death

Nickolas Norberg, 37, died in October 2022, about five hours after he was taken to the Stearns County Jail. The final hours of Norberg’s life, the lawsuit claims, were spent “slowly spiraling towards an agonizing yet avoidable death.”
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘Loyal to his oath’: Slain Minneapolis officer remembered for his heroism

‘Loyal to his oath’: Slain Minneapolis officer remembered for his heroism

Jamal Mitchell was the first Minneapolis officer fatally shot in the line of duty in more than 20 years. Authorities say he was ambushed Thursday responding to a shooting call. Colleagues praised him as an exceptional officer.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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County attorney rules fatal police shooting in St. Paul was legally justified

County attorney rules fatal police shooting in St. Paul was legally justified

The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that it will not file charges against a St. Paul police officer who fatally wounded a man during an exchange of gunfire on a city street last December.
by MPR News Staff

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