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Omaha students face discipline for Floyd death reenactment

Some Omaha high school students could face discipline for reenacting inside the school building the arrest and killing of George Floyd and then posting a photo of it to social media.
by The Associated Press

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Chauvin trial eases concerns of courtroom camera skeptics

Chauvin trial eases concerns of courtroom camera skeptics

Judge Peter Cahill is allowing the trial of ex-cops J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao to be televised. There were no major problems with the live broadcast of Derek Chauvin’s trial, the first time that a Minnesota criminal trial had been televised. The experiment won over many who opposed having cameras in the courtroom.
by Matt Sepic

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What civil rights charges connected to Floyd's death could mean

What civil rights charges connected to Floyd's death could mean

A federal grand jury could soon hand down civil rights charges against the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's death. The civil rights violations would be on top of the state criminal charges the officers face. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked to John Marti, former acting U.S. attorney and longtime federal prosecutor.
by Cathy Wurzer

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State aid for Twin Cities businesses uncertain as end of session looms

State aid for Twin Cities businesses uncertain as end of session looms

Nearly a year after unrest that followed the death of George Floyd, businesses damaged in the violence are watching for signs of help from lawmakers in St. Paul. State Rep. Fue Lee, DFL-Minneapolis and chair of the bonding committee in the House, spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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3 men indicted on federal hate crime charges in Ahmaud Arbery killing

3 men indicted on federal hate crime charges in Ahmaud Arbery killing

Gregory McMichael, his son Travis McMichael and William Bryan all face charges of attempted kidnapping and hate crimes in the death of Arbery, a Black man gunned down while on a run last year.
by Emma Bowman

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For Minneapolis activists, guilty verdict just the start of a long journey toward justice

For Minneapolis activists, guilty verdict just the start of a long journey toward justice

The racial justice movement spurred by the killing of George Floyd doesn’t end with last week’s murder conviction of Derek Chauvin. Proponents of change in the city where Floyd died under Chauvin’s knee say their work is just beginning.
by Riham Feshir

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Judge delays public release of bodycam footage of Andrew Brown Jr.'s death

Judge delays public release of bodycam footage of Andrew Brown Jr.'s death

Judge Jeffrey Foster ordered law enforcement to disclose videos to Brown's family within 10 days but blocked public release until an investigation of the shooting is complete in 30 to 45 days.
by Laurel Wamsley

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National Guard presence during Chauvin trial cost $25M

National Guard presence during Chauvin trial cost $25M

Roughly 3,500 members, about one-quarter of the full Minnesota National Guard, were brought into the Twin Cities during Derek Chauvin’s trial to watch over key buildings and respond if demonstrations devolved into something more severe.
by Brian Bakst

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Both sides claim victory in complicated PolyMet court ruling

Both sides claim victory in complicated PolyMet court ruling

Both sides claimed victory Wednesday after the state Supreme Court issued a complex ruling over state permits for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The justices affirmed a lower court’s decision to reverse the critical “permit to mine” for the $1 billion project.
by Dan Kraker

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Federal investigators search Rudy Giuliani's apartment

Federal investigators search Rudy Giuliani's apartment

The former New York City mayor has been under investigation for years by federal authorities, who have been looking into his business dealings in Ukraine.
by Ryan Lucas and Carrie Johnson

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