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4 things to know ahead of Feeding our Future fraud trial next month

4 things to know ahead of Feeding our Future fraud trial next month

Sharon Ross operated a nonprofit in St. Paul called House of Refuge Twin Cities. Prosecutors contend that Ross, 53, took more than $2.4 million from federal child nutrition programs starting in late 2021.
by Matt Sepic

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Marshall police fatally shoot man during domestic disturbance call

Marshall police fatally shoot man during domestic disturbance call

Marshall police fatally shot a man early Sunday morning after responding to a domestic disturbance where the man was observed actively stabbing a woman at the scene.
by MPR News Staff

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Jail populations are bouncing back to near pre-pandemic levels

Jail populations are bouncing back to near pre-pandemic levels

During the COVID-19 pandemic, local jails and prisons released thousands of inmates early. Experts say the recent increase reflects a return to business as usual for the nation's carceral system.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Marvin Haynes on 19 years wrongfully convicted and what's next for him

Marvin Haynes on 19 years wrongfully convicted and what's next for him

Marvin Haynes walked out of a Stillwater prison on Monday a free man. A judge had vacated his conviction, for which he was serving a life sentence. He received the news on his birthday after fighting nearly 20 years to prove his innocence.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Lukas Levin

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After Marvin Haynes release, Hennepin County lays out reforms to address wrongful convictions

After Marvin Haynes release, Hennepin County lays out reforms to address wrongful convictions

People convicted of crimes in Hennepin County will soon have more recourse to get wrongful convictions or lengthy sentences overturned. Some of the changes could be seen in other jurisdictions, too.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Minnesotans remember Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong

Minnesotans remember Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong

Colombian authorities on Wednesday were investigating the alleged kidnapping and killing of Minnesotan Tou Ger Xiong. He’s being remembered as a multifaceted community activist, motivational speaker, storyteller, comedian and rap artist.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Peter Cox

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