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‘Red flag’ gun removal orders become new option in Minnesota in 2024

‘Red flag’ gun removal orders become new option in Minnesota in 2024

Earlier this year, the DFL-led Legislature approved the policy that will let a person petition the court to remove a firearm from another individual if they pose an extreme risk. It starts Jan. 1.
by Dana Ferguson

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University of Wisconsin system fires chancellor for reputation-damaging behavior

University of Wisconsin system fires chancellor for reputation-damaging behavior

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Wednesday to fire longtime UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow for what the university system president called "abhorrent" actions. 

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Former Proctor football player settles with district over hazing assault

A former Proctor high school football player has settled a sexual assault lawsuit against the district. The attack on the player, who was 15 at the time of the assault led the district near Duluth to cancel most of the 2021 football season.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis police chief calls homicide trend 'disturbing'

Minneapolis police chief calls homicide trend 'disturbing'

After a shooting and a stabbing resulted in deaths this weekend, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara calls the trend disturbing. The number of homicides in November and December reached double digits in both months.
by Kyra Miles

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Former Minneapolis cop alleges wrongful firing, defamation

Former Minneapolis cop alleges wrongful firing, defamation

A former Minneapolis police officer alleges in a lawsuit against the city that Chief Brian O’Hara defamed and wrongfully fired him amid public criticism over an incident at his previous job.
by Matt Sepic

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A 27-year-old woman who called 911 for help was fatally shot by an LA deputy

A 27-year-old woman who called 911 for help was fatally shot by an LA deputy

A Los Angeles deputy shot Niani Finlayson who police said had been threatening her boyfriend for allegedly harming her daughter. A lawyer for her family says Finlayson was a domestic violence victim.
by Emma Bowman

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