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Washington County Attorney Pete Orput dies at age 66

Washington County Attorney Pete Orput dies at age 66

Orput had served as the east metro county's top prosecutor since 2011. He announced in January that he would not seek reelection to a fourth term this year.
by MPR News Staff

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A jury will decide if the Parkland gunman gets the death penalty

A jury will decide if the Parkland gunman gets the death penalty

Four years after he killed 17 people and wounded 17 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Nikolas Cruz goes on trial. He's already pleaded guilty and hopes to avoid the death penalty.
by Greg Allen

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What we know so far about the deadly mass shooting in Sacramento

What we know so far about the deadly mass shooting in Sacramento

Law enforcement are still searching for multiple shooters responsible for killing six and wounding another 12 in the worst mass shooting in Sacramento history.
by Dustin Jones

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Police say 6 dead, 10 injured in Sacramento shooting

Police say 6 dead, 10 injured in Sacramento shooting

Shortly after the shooting, video was posted on Twitter that showed people running through the street amid the sound of rapid gunfire. Video showed multiple ambulances at the scene.
by The Associated Press

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Judge Regina Chu, who presided over Potter trial, is retiring

Judge Regina Chu, who presided over Potter trial, is retiring

Hennepin County District Court judge Regina Chu, who recently presided over the manslaughter trial of Kimberly Potter, is retiring at the age of 68.
by Nina Moini

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Minnesota welder Seven Bailey on trans visibility and amplifying voices through their work

Minnesota welder Seven Bailey on trans visibility and amplifying voices through their work

Even if you haven’t heard Seven Bailey’s name yet, you’ve seen their work. Bailey constructed the iconic metal fist in George Floyd Square, as well as the massive 10-ton Nimbus sculpture on Nicollet Mall in front of Minneapolis Central Library.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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State review faults law enforcement response to unrest after Floyd killing

State review faults law enforcement response to unrest after Floyd killing

The analysis released Thursday says law enforcement didn't appropriately distinguish between lawful and unlawful demonstrations, and that some community members felt abandoned by the police. The review was especially critical of the Minneapolis police response.
by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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