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Ex-Army Green Beret to be sentenced for Russian espionage

 A former Army Green Beret who admitted divulging military secrets to Russia over a 15-year period, which started as an ROTC student at the University of Minnesota, is scheduled to be sentenced on espionage charges.
by The Associated Press

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MN House passes legal cannabis bill; no future in Senate

MN House passes legal cannabis bill; no future in Senate

For the first time in its history, the Minnesota House has voted to legalize marijuana beyond the current medical uses allowed in the state. But firm opposition in the Senate will likely prevent it from becoming law this year.
by Tim Pugmire

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Active-duty Marine Corps Major charged in Capitol riot

Active-duty Marine Corps Major charged in Capitol riot

Officials say Maj. Christopher Warnagiris is believed to be the first active-duty military service member to be charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
by Ryan Lucas

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Trial for 3 officers tied to Floyd killing pushed back to March

Trial for 3 officers tied to Floyd killing pushed back to March

The officers’ trial was expected in August, but Judge Peter Cahill pushed the trial back to March 2022 given the recently announced federal charges against the men. He said the defense teams also deserve space from publicity.
by Jon Collins and Brandt Williams

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Legal pot bill poised to pass Minn. House

Legal pot bill poised to pass Minn. House

The DFL-controlled Minnesota House is expected to pass an adult-use cannabis bill Thursday, but the measure faces strong opposition in the GOP-controlled Senate, which is unlikely to even consider the legislation.
by Tim Pugmire

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Explainer: How will judge’s ruling affect Chauvin sentence?

Explainer: How will judge’s ruling affect Chauvin sentence?

Legal experts said the practical maximum Chauvin would face is 30 years. And that’s an upper limit that Judge Peter Cahill put within reach in a ruling announced Wednesday. He sided with prosecutors’ arguments that Chauvin committed particular cruelty in Floyd’s death and abused his authority as a police officer.
by The Associated Press

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