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Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification

Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification

An appeals court has blocked a California law passed in 2025 requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of identification. The Trump administration filed a lawsuit in November challenging the law, arguing that it would threaten the safety of officers who are facing harassment
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis plans to assign community safety ambassadors to Uptown starting in November, as officials look to curb crime.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Family of Mariah Samuels ready for justice after a prolonged murder trial

Family of Mariah Samuels ready for justice after a prolonged murder trial

Mariah Samuels’ family is eager to finally celebrate justice Monday afternoon, when David Wright is scheduled — for the second time — to receive a life sentence for first-degree murder. But the fight for justice will not be over.
by Cari Spencer

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37 years after son's killing, Jacob Wetterling's parents tell their story in new documentary

37 years after son's killing, Jacob Wetterling's parents tell their story in new documentary

Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped and killed 37 years ago. Now, a new film, premiering at this year’s Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, takes a look at what these years have been like for his parents who never gave up on finding answers about their 11-year-old son’s death.
by Kelly Gordon and Alanna Elder

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Hoffman and family file civil lawsuit against Vance Boelter

Hoffman and family file civil lawsuit against Vance Boelter

Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, and his family have filed a civil lawsuit in Hennepin Country against Vance Boelter, who is accused of shooting Hoffman and his wife Yvette and shooting and killing Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
by Cait Kelley

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ICE agent faces felony charges in February road rage incident in Minnesota

ICE agent faces felony charges in February road rage incident in Minnesota

Hennepin County authorities on Thursday charged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent with felony assault in connection with a Feb. 5 road rage incident along Highway 62.
by Matt Sepic

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