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Ex-cop faces sentencing for 2020 assault

Ex-cop faces sentencing for 2020 assault

A former Minneapolis police officer who assaulted a man during the 2020 riots faces sentencing Monday. Justin Stetson admitted punching and kicking Jaleel Stallings, who fired his pistol at an unmarked van but surrendered as soon has he realized that police were inside.
by Matt Sepic

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Activists march to oppose new 3rd Precinct site

Activists march to oppose new 3rd Precinct site

As part of the National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality, protesters started their march at the now vacant 3rd Precinct. City leaders have said there’s a need for the neighborhood to have a precinct, but there’s been little consensus on a new site.
by Aaliyah Demry

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Authorities seize 22 dogs from Anoka County animal rescue group

Authorities in Anoka County seized 22 dogs from an animal rescue group in the city of Andover on Friday, as part of the investigation into the discovery of eight dead dogs in Cottage Grove, Minn., last weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump isn't above the law, Justice Department tells a judge

Trump isn't above the law, Justice Department tells a judge

Prosecutors said the former president should not enjoy blanket immunity from criminal prosecution in the federal election interference case against him.
by Carrie Johnson

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Lawsuit alleges link between councilman's wife, food fraud scheme

Lawsuit alleges link between councilman's wife, food fraud scheme

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison alleges that the wife of Minneapolis city council member Jamal Osman took part in a $250 million scheme to defraud federal child nutrition programs.
by Matt Sepic

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4 key takeaways from the FBI's annual crime report

4 key takeaways from the FBI's annual crime report

There was less reported violent crime across the U.S. last year after a dramatic spike in 2020. But there were more car thefts and hate crimes reported.
by Meg Anderson

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