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St. Paul police officer fatally shoots man; BCA investigating

A St. Paul police officer fatally shot a man on Saturday, after responding to reports that someone was threatening people with a knife. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating. Authorities said there is body camera video of the incident.
by MPR News Staff

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Stabbing at St. Paul's Harding High leaves boy, 15, dead; 16-year-old in custody

Stabbing at St. Paul's Harding High leaves boy, 15, dead; 16-year-old in custody

The school went into lockdown just before noon Friday. Police say the victim as well as the alleged assailant, were Harding students. Authorities say they’re still trying to understand what led to the stabbing.
by MPR News Staff

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Two injured in shooting at Uptown Minneapolis restaurant

Two injured in shooting at Uptown Minneapolis restaurant

Minneapolis police are investigating after someone shot and wounded two men inside an Uptown restaurant on Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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Man convicted in St. Paul bar shootout that killed 1

Man convicted in St. Paul bar shootout that killed 1

A man involved in a gunfight at a crowded bar that left one person dead and more than a dozen wounded in St. Paul was convicted Thursday of eight counts of attempted murder.
by The Associated Press

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6 major takeaways from the ATF's first report in 20 years on U.S. gun crime

6 major takeaways from the ATF's first report in 20 years on U.S. gun crime

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives released a major report that details how stolen guns and emerging technology like "ghost guns" play a factor in gun violence in the U.S.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Attorney: FBI probing woman's abuse allegation against Ramsey County jail

Attorney: FBI probing woman's abuse allegation against Ramsey County jail

Attorneys for Miri Monique Mozuch-Stafford say federal agents are investigating the 2021 incident in which her leg was broken and allegedly not treated for hours. Ramsey County, in a court filing, has denied wrongdoing in the case.
by Tim Nelson

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D.C. cops arrest man in attack on Rep. Angie Craig

D.C. cops arrest man in attack on Rep. Angie Craig

The Minnesota 2nd District Democrat was physically OK after an attack in the elevator of her Washington apartment building Thursday morning. Police said late Thursday a 26-year-old man was charged with simple assault. The attack does not appear to be politically motivated.
by MPR News Staff

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DFL legislative push prompts threats of lawsuits

DFL legislative push prompts threats of lawsuits

As DFL lawmakers speed their priority legislation through at the Minnesota Capitol, some bills have been flagged as possible targets for legal action by conservative groups and others. 
by Dana Ferguson

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