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Medical examiner: Willmar man died from fall after deputy deployed Taser

A medical examiner’s report says a Willmar man who died in January after a sheriff’s deputy used a Taser on him died from blunt force injuries to his head, from falling after he was struck by the Taser barbs.
by MPR News Staff

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Governor hasn’t ruled out reassigning state trooper case to attorney general

Governor hasn’t ruled out reassigning state trooper case to attorney general

Attorneys for Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan say Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty ignored the findings of an expert witness who said the deadly use-of-force against Ricky Cobb II was justified. If reassigned, the case would be the second during Moriarty’s yearlong tenure to go to the attorney general’s office.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota appeals court overturns USA Powerlifting transgender athlete ruling

Minnesota appeals court overturns USA Powerlifting transgender athlete ruling

In a two-to-one ruling Monday, the appeals panel overturned an earlier decision from a Ramsey County District Court judge, who ruled in Cooper’s favor. The panel stated her claims should be decided at trial.
by Regina Medina

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Appeals court rules in favor of woman turned away from pharmacy for emergency contraceptive

Appeals court rules in favor of woman turned away from pharmacy for emergency contraceptive

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that an Aitkin County pharmacist’s refusal to give a woman emergency contraception in 2019 was illegal sex discrimination under the state’s human rights act.
by Peter Cox

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FBI returns ‘Oz’ ruby slippers to owner in secret ceremony

FBI returns ‘Oz’ ruby slippers to owner in secret ceremony

In a secret ceremony in February, FBI agents returned a pair of ruby slippers stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids in 2005 to the Los Angeles collector who owns them. This latest twist in the tale of the sparkly shoes came to light after a federal grand jury indicted a second person in connection with the theft.
by Matt Sepic

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Second man indicted in ‘Oz’ ruby slipper theft

Second man indicted in ‘Oz’ ruby slipper theft

A federal grand jury has indicted a second person in connection with the theft nearly two decades ago of a pair of ruby slippers worn in the film, “The Wizard of Oz.” Jerry Hal Saliterman, 76, of Crystal, made his first court appearance Friday in St. Paul.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis makes steps towards compliance with policing agreement, obstacles remain

Minneapolis makes steps towards compliance with policing agreement, obstacles remain

The city of Minneapolis has leadership vacancies in two departments which play a central role in keeping up the city’s end of the court-enforced agreement on policing with the state’s human rights department.
by Brandt Williams

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