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Violent crime has risen in cities across the nation. What about rural areas?

Some large cities in Minnesota and across the U.S. are seeing a rise in violent crime. But what about suburban and rural communities? Guest host Brandt Williams explored the issue with two criminologists and a public policy expert.
by Brandt Williams, Samantha Matsumoto and Susan Davis

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Brooklyn Park Mayor-elect on gun violence, narrow margin of victory

Brooklyn Park Mayor-elect on gun violence, narrow margin of victory

Monday night, Brooklyn Park City Council Member Lisa Jacobson won the city’s special mayoral election by just two votes. The new Mayor-elect spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about how she plans to curb a recent rise in gun violence in the Twin Cities suburb.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lindsay Guentzel, Julia Franz and Alex Cheng

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GOP donor Lazzaro denied release after federal court hearing

GOP donor Lazzaro denied release after federal court hearing

New details about the charges against Anton Lazzaro emerged in court as he sought release from custody pending trial. His arrest on sex trafficking charges contributed to upheaval in the state Republican Party’s leadership.
by Brian Bakst and Matt Sepic

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The Sacklers want immunity from the opioid crisis for a long list of their associates

The Sacklers want immunity from the opioid crisis for a long list of their associates

In the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy trial now underway, scrutiny has focused on the Sacklers' demand for immunity from opioid lawsuits that would extend to a vast network of individuals and businesses.
by Brian Mann

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Judge plans to decide soon if guns will be allowed inside State Fair

Judge plans to decide soon if guns will be allowed inside State Fair

Ramsey County judge Laura Nelson says she’ll decide before the Minnesota State Fair opens Aug. 26 whether people who have gun permits may carry their firearms onto the Falcon Heights fairgrounds.
by Matt Sepic

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