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At a memorial ceremony for officers, Biden renews calls for police reform

At a memorial ceremony for officers, Biden renews calls for police reform

Speaking at the a memorial service for fallen law enforcement officers, the president acknowledged the pain that accompanies losing a loved one. He also pushed again for police reform.
by Eric McDaniel

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Suspect in two homicides kills himself after fleeing trooper near Brookston

Two men were found dead early Saturday outside a rural residence in Culver Township, north of Brookston, Minn. Officials say a third man, who was a suspect, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound a few miles away from the scene.
by MPR News Staff

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Murder charges upgraded in Highway 169 shooting in Plymouth

Murder charges upgraded in Highway 169 shooting in Plymouth

Jamal Lindsey Smith now faces first-degree murder, which carries an automatic sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Authorities allege Smith fired a fatal shot through Jay Boughton's driver's side window as the man drove home from a youth baseball game with his son on July 6.
by Matt Sepic

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6 shot in 3 separate Minneapolis incidents within 45 minutes

Six people were shot and injured in Minneapolis in three separate incidents that occurred within 45 minutes of each other. Police say the medical conditions of all the victims were not immediately known.
by The Associated Press

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Ex-officer Noor seeks 41 months in 911 caller's death

Ex-officer Noor seeks 41 months in 911 caller's death

Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a woman who called 911 to report a possible rape behind her home are asking a judge to sentence him to 41 months on a manslaughter charge, the lightest penalty recommended under state sentencing guidelines, according to documents filed Thursday.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Some critics of MPD not sold on proposal to overhaul public safety system

Some critics of MPD not sold on proposal to overhaul public safety system

Some of the most vocal anti-police brutality activists are skeptical that the proposal to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a public safety department will resort in any real change. 
by Jon Collins

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Ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright lays out possible defense

Ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright lays out possible defense

A former suburban Minneapolis police officer who has said she meant to use a Taser instead of a handgun when she shot and killed Daunte Wright in April is laying out her potential defenses ahead of her November trial.
by The Associated Press

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Winston Smith killing: Prosecutor says deadly force justified, no charges

Winston Smith killing: Prosecutor says deadly force justified, no charges

The Crow Wing County Attorney’s Office had been reviewing the case of Smith’s killing in June when a task force including U.S. Marshals tried to arrest Smith for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
by MPR News Staff

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2 charged in St. Paul bar shootings that left 1 dead, 14 wounded

2 charged in St. Paul bar shootings that left 1 dead, 14 wounded

Prosecutors announced murder and attempted murder charges Monday stemming from Sunday’s mass shooting. The criminal complaint says the gunfire was tied to a dispute over a woman.
by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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