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Minneapolis sued again over police staffing

Minneapolis sued again over police staffing

The newest lawsuit on police staffing alleges that city leaders have failed to comply with a 2022 Minnesota Supreme Court decision requiring Minneapolis to employ 731 officers, in line with the city's charter.
by Jon Collins

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What's next for historic Lutsen Resort property as owner faces arson charges?

What's next for historic Lutsen Resort property as owner faces arson charges?

Duluth News Tribune Reporter Tom Olsen joined Cathy Wurzer to talk about the property’s uncertain future and what Lutsen Resort means historically and economically to the community.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Judge blocks DOJ's criminal probe of Federal Reserve, blasting it as political

Judge blocks DOJ's criminal probe of Federal Reserve, blasting it as political

A federal judge has put the brakes on a criminal probe of the Federal Reserve, saying it was part of an improper campaign by the Trump administration to pressure the central bank into cutting interest rates.
by Scott Horsley

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U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump from ending protections for 1,100 Somalis

U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump from ending protections for 1,100 Somalis

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from ending legal protections next week that have allowed nearly 1,100 Somalis to live and work in the United States.
by Reuters

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Drone sightings drove surveillance fears as ICE surged in Minnesota

Drone sightings drove surveillance fears as ICE surged in Minnesota

Some Minneapolis residents who took to the streets to document U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids believe federal authorities used drones to record and intimidate them. Despite laws governing drone use, finding a definitive answer is unlikely.
by Jon Collins

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Federal judge hears arguments in lawsuit over federal Medicaid funding halt

Federal judge hears arguments in lawsuit over federal Medicaid funding halt

A federal judge in St. Paul heard arguments Thursday from the state of Minnesota and the Trump administration over a halt of $259 million in Medicaid payments to the state.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Erica Zurek

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Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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Rochester police officer fatally shoots man experiencing a mental health crisis

The Minnesota BCA is investigating after a Rochester police officer fatally shot a man Wednesday night. The man had reportedly been experiencing a mental health crisis, and police said he grabbed an officer’s gun.
by Molly Castle Work

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