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Jennifer Crumbley convicted of involuntary manslaughter over son's school shooting

Jennifer Crumbley convicted of involuntary manslaughter over son's school shooting

Prosecutors said Crumbley and her husband ignored signs that their son, Ethan, was seriously troubled, bought him the gun he used and didn’t take steps to prevent the 2021 Oxford High School shooting.
by Quinn Klinefelter

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Ex-NFL quarterback Favre must finish repaying misspent welfare money, Mississippi auditor says

Ex-NFL quarterback Favre must finish repaying misspent welfare money, Mississippi auditor says

Auditor Shad White’s demand of nearly $730,000 from Brett Favre is the latest twist in a long-running legal battle over money that was supposed to help some of the poorest people in one of the poorest states in the nation.

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Minnesota woman accused of trying to get twin sister to take fall for fatal Amish buggy crash

Thirty-five-year-old Samantha Jo Petersen, of Kellogg, was charged Monday with 21 counts including criminal vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of drugs. The Sept. 25 crash killed Wilma Miller, 7, and Irma Miller, 11, while their two siblings were seriously injured.
by The Associated Press

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Policing and Black men: Is building trust possible? One Minneapolis group’s effort

Policing and Black men: Is building trust possible? One Minneapolis group’s effort

Policing in America is polarizing. Minneapolis police officers and Black community members are working on repairing their relationship — by learning the history and legacy of slavery.
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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Feeding our Future case expands, 10 more charged, at least 70 took part in conspiracy

Feeding our Future case expands, 10 more charged, at least 70 took part in conspiracy

Prosecutors have charged another 10 people allegedly connected to the Twin Cities nonprofit Feeding our Future. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis now says 70 people took part in a conspiracy to steal at least $250 million from government nutrition programs meant for children in need.
by Matt Sepic

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Many cities have anti-crime laws. The DOJ says one in Minnesota harmed people with mental illness

Many cities have anti-crime laws. The DOJ says one in Minnesota harmed people with mental illness

Hundreds of U.S. communities have enacted “crime-free” laws encouraging and allowing landlords to evict tenants after repeated calls to police or for emergency services. Proponents say the laws help reduce crime, but the U.S. Department of Justice last year found Anoka, Minn., used its ordinance to illegally discriminate against people with mental illnesses. 
by The Associated Press

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How St. Paul took on rising car thefts — and brought the numbers down

How St. Paul took on rising car thefts — and brought the numbers down

Although it saw a surge, car thefts in St. Paul have since fallen dramatically, and local officials say a focus on prevention and youth intervention likely has made the difference.
by Meg Anderson

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