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Minneapolis headed for potential 'never-ending loop' in community safety commissioner nomination

Minneapolis headed for potential 'never-ending loop' in community safety commissioner nomination

The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey are in a disagreement over whether to reappoint current commissioner Todd Barnette to another term. The city attorney says they could be at a standstill, without votes to either overturn a mayoral veto or confirm Barnette’s appointment.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Court overturns murder conviction after finding 'geofence' warrant too broad

Court overturns murder conviction after finding 'geofence' warrant too broad

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a murder conviction after finding that a search for phone location data was too broad. But the justices did not ban “geofence” warrants outright.
by Matt Sepic

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‘I’m still heartbroken’: Sam Nordquist’s family struggles to make sense of his death

‘I’m still heartbroken’: Sam Nordquist’s family struggles to make sense of his death

Sam Nordquist of Oakdale traveled to New York state to meet the woman of his dreams. Nearly five months later, his body was found in a farmer’s field in a rural area. State investigators say he was held against his will for about a month in his girlfriend’s apartment.
by Regina Medina

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Minneapolis prepares to break ground at George Floyd Square

Minneapolis prepares to break ground at George Floyd Square

City staff are holding public informational meetings this week about reconstruction plans at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis ahead of a planned June groundbreaking.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Dissonance remains as Minneapolis proceeds with George Floyd Square reconstruction

Dissonance remains as Minneapolis proceeds with George Floyd Square reconstruction

Some neighbors still disagree with the city’s construction plan, Jeanelle Austin, the lead caretaker at George Floyd Square, told MPR’s Morning Edition.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota investigates the arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping

Minnesota investigates the arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Sheriff Bob Fletcher said Monday they will pursue information from the Department of Homeland Security that they need for their investigation into the arrest of ChongLy “Scott” Thao, an American citizen.
by The Associated Press

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Behind the scenes with 911 call takers and dispatchers

Behind the scenes with 911 call takers and dispatchers

Every 911 call starts with a voice on the other end. MPR News host Angela Davis goes behind the scenes with 911 dispatchers and call takers — the voices that connect callers to lifesaving help.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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