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Gunman who shot Fargo officers had 1,800 rounds, multiple guns, grenade in car, officials say

Gunman who shot Fargo officers had 1,800 rounds, multiple guns, grenade in car, officials say

The man who shot Fargo police officers — one fatally — last week had 1,800 rounds, multiple guns and a homemade hand grenade in his vehicle, officials said Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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Evolving police pursuit policy in Minnesota: An expert weighs in

Evolving police pursuit policy in Minnesota: An expert weighs in

On July 26, a former Minneapolis police officer will report to the Hennepin County workhouse to serve nine months for the death of an innocent motorist during a high-speed chase. His sentencing raises questions about the consequences police officers can face in pursuits that go wrong, and who has the authority to hand down that discipline.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Temporary site plan for Minneapolis police precinct building moves forward

Temporary site plan for Minneapolis police precinct building moves forward

A council committee Tuesday unanimously passed a legislative directive requiring the city to research the merits of adding 3rd Police Precinct officers to the Century Plaza building which is located outside of the precinct's geographic boundaries. 
by Melissa Olson

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Suspect charged in Forest Lake hit-and-run crash; family and friends remember teenage victim

Suspect charged in Forest Lake hit-and-run crash; family and friends remember teenage victim

A 17-year-old girl struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver last weekend in Forest Lake is being remembered by family and friends as a loving person who dreamed of going to college and becoming a veterinarian. A suspect has been charged in connection with her death.
by Tim Nelson

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Property damage charge for St. Paul woman suspected in apartment fire

Property damage charge for St. Paul woman suspected in apartment fire

The complaint against Aisha Abdulle, 18, accuses her of lighting fireworks and throwing them in the street and dry grass nearby. They allegedly started a fire that quickly spread to an apartment building.
by MPR News Staff

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Brooklyn Center unveils design for memorial to Daunte Wright

Brooklyn Center unveils design for memorial to Daunte Wright

The city of Brooklyn Center has released its plans for a memorial to Daunte Wright, near where the 20-year-old Black man was shot and killed during a traffic stop in 2021. 
by Tim Nelson

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Frey recommends 3rd Police Precinct station not go back to Lake Street or nearby — for now

Frey recommends 3rd Police Precinct station not go back to Lake Street or nearby — for now

The City of Minneapolis is scrapping proposals to return the 3rd Police Precinct station to its former place on Lake Street or find the precinct a new home near 26th and Minnehaha avenues.
by Melissa Olson

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