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Burnsville High School lockdown ends; no weapon found

Police responded earlier Tuesday to a report of a weapon at the school but said later in the afternoon that no weapon was found. At 3 p.m., the school said the lockdown was over and students were being released. Police say an investigation continues.
by MPR News Staff

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As COVID spread in federal prisons, many at-risk inmates tried and failed to get out

As COVID spread in federal prisons, many at-risk inmates tried and failed to get out

Federal prisons saw a significant rise in deaths during the pandemic years, NPR found. Of those who died from COVID-19, nearly all were elderly or had health conditions, and many had tried to get out.
by Meg Anderson and Huo Jingnan

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Proposed contract offers raises, incentive payments to MPD officers

Proposed contract offers raises, incentive payments to MPD officers

According to a summary of the tentative agreement, Minneapolis officers would receive incentives totaling $7,000 in addition to yearly raises of 1 to 2.5 percent. 
by Nina Moini

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Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid

Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid

The jury on Thursday found Brett Hankison not guilty of endangering neighbors when he fired through sliding-glass side doors and a window of Taylor’s apartment. 
by The Associated Press

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Jan. 6 riot defendant was 'tip of this mob's spear,' prosecutor tells jury

Jan. 6 riot defendant was 'tip of this mob's spear,' prosecutor tells jury

Prosecutors laid out their case against Guy Reffitt, who is the first defendant connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to face trial. His attorney described the case as based on "hype."
by Tom Dreisbach

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