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Crime, Law and Justice

Hennepin Co. prosecutor Moriarty rips Walz, Ellison for taking over McKeever case

Hennepin Co. prosecutor Moriarty rips Walz, Ellison for taking over McKeever case

Tensions escalated Friday around the killing of Zaria McKeever as Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty criticized Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for taking the case out of her hands. Moriarty was also confronted by McKeever’s family.
by Jon Collins

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Some ‘cautiously hopeful’ state oversight will lead to changes in Minneapolis police

Some ‘cautiously hopeful’ state oversight will lead to changes in Minneapolis police

A court-enforceable agreement between the city of Minneapolis and the state requires ambitious changes to how the Minneapolis Police Department functions. But achieving the goals of the agreement is going to require courageous leadership from elected officials and committed engagement from the public.
by Jon Collins

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How reframing mass shootings as suicide could help prevent them

How reframing mass shootings as suicide could help prevent them

St. Paul researchers are beginning to frame mass shootings through a newer lens called “deaths of despair” that looks at them as suicides. And it’s because of this that they warn against having armed guards in schools.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Clarence Thomas and the billionaire

Clarence Thomas and the billionaire

For over 20 years, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been treated to luxury vacations by billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow.

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Reward offered for information in 'suspicious' disappearance of Winona woman

Reward offered for information in 'suspicious' disappearance of Winona woman

Winona police continue to ask the public for help in the search for 26-year-old Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury, and her family is now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts.
by MPR News Staff

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