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Meditation coach, beekeeper, prosecutor: Meet the man who helped convict Derek Chauvin

Meditation coach, beekeeper, prosecutor: Meet the man who helped convict Derek Chauvin

Jerry Blackwell became known worldwide as the lawyer who opened the case against Derek Chauvin and then shut it. As he returns to his quiet, eclectic life, he spoke with MPR News about the trial and why it was so personal.
by Riham Feshir

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Duluth records 1st homicide of year; suspect arrested

A 22-year-old man who was shot in Duluth has died, police said Sunday. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, WDIO-TV reported.
by The Associated Press

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Hundreds rally in Minneapolis to remember George Floyd, push for reforms

Hundreds rally in Minneapolis to remember George Floyd, push for reforms

Members of George Floyd’s family, and others who lost loved ones to police encounters, joined activists and residents in Minneapolis on Sunday for a rally that was one of several events planned nationwide to mark the one-year anniversary of Floyd’s murder.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Suspect arrested in downtown Minneapolis shooting that left 2 dead, 8 wounded

Two people died and eight others were wounded in a shooting in downtown Minneapolis early Saturday. Police said one of the suspected gunmen was among the two people who died. The other suspected gunman was arrested Saturday afternoon.
by MPR News Staff

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Biden to host George Floyd's family at White House

Biden to host George Floyd's family at White House

President Joe Biden will host George Floyd’s family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday the president would mark the anniversary of Floyd’s death, but offered no further details on his plans.
by The Associated Press

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Two teens shot outside St. Paul community center

Police in St. Paul are investigating a shooting outside a community center that left two teenagers wounded. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported Friday that police received a report about 8:30 p.m. Thursday that shots had been fired into the playground area at the Frogtown Community Center.
by The Associated Press

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George Floyd Foundation awards $25,000 for scholarships

George Floyd Foundation awards $25,000 for scholarships

The George Floyd Foundation presented a $25,000 check Friday to a historically Black college in North Carolina that will be used for scholarships for students.
by The Associated Press

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Daunte Wright killing: MN attorney general takes over ex-cop's prosecution

Daunte Wright killing: MN attorney general takes over ex-cop's prosecution

Brooklyn Center’s mayor asked Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office to take over the prosecution of Kimberly Potter as it did in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis cop recently convicted of murder in the killing of George Floyd.
by MPR News Staff

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