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Search for suspect prompts shelter-in-place in Brooklyn Park

Residents in parts of Brooklyn Park were told to shelter in place on Monday night as police searched for a suspect who reportedly fired a gun during a family dispute.
by MPR News Staff

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Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota journalist attended White House Correspondents' Dinner to protest, but didn't get the chance

Minnesota journalist attended White House Correspondents' Dinner to protest, but didn't get the chance

Minnesota-based independent journalist Georgia Fort attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to stand for the First Amendment by walking out during the president's speech. She didn’t have the opportunity.
by Heidi Raschke and Cathy Wurzer

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Fifty deaths, few consequences: Inside Minnesota’s group home industry

Fifty deaths, few consequences: Inside Minnesota’s group home industry

At least 50 Minnesota group home clients have died since late 2022 under circumstances serious enough to trigger state maltreatment investigations. But many penalties amounted to fines of $5,000 or less, and most homes kept their licenses. When Ryan Riggs died in the backyard of his group home, the state’s initial fine was just $1,000.
by Ellie Roth, Jennifer Lu and Christopher Peak

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A suspect is in custody after Trump is rushed from correspondents' dinner

A suspect is in custody after Trump is rushed from correspondents' dinner

President Trump and several cabinet members were safely rushed from the event in Washington, D.C. after several loud sounds were heard. The Secret Service said one person was in custody.
by Eric McDaniel

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3 men arrested in fatal Edina shooting to be released. Shooting suspect still in custody

3 men arrested in fatal Edina shooting to be released. Shooting suspect still in custody

There was not enough evidence to charge three men arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in Edina earlier this week, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. They are set to be released Friday.
by Jon Collins

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