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Brooklyn Center mayor proposes major public safety changes

Brooklyn Center mayor proposes major public safety changes

Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott is proposing major changes to public safety in the Twin Cities suburb, nearly a month after the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright during a traffic stop.
by MPR News Staff

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With civil rights charges, U.S. Department of Justice signals priorities

With civil rights charges, U.S. Department of Justice signals priorities

Attorney General Merrick Garland is making good on his confirmation promise to refocus the department around civil rights after four years of tumult during the Trump administration, when such investigations waned.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. pipeline company temporarily halts operations after cyberattack

U.S. pipeline company temporarily halts operations after cyberattack

The operator of a major pipeline system that transports fuel across the East Coast said Saturday it had been victimized by a ransomware attack and had halted all pipeline operations to deal with the threat.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota marijuana bill heads to House floor vote next week

Minnesota marijuana bill heads to House floor vote next week

Legislation that would legalize cannabis use for adults and expunge most minor marijuana convictions is expected to head to a full floor vote in the Minnesota House next week after a dozen hearings.
by The Associated Press

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Suspect in St. Cloud bank standoff charged with kidnapping, robbery

Suspect in St. Cloud bank standoff charged with kidnapping, robbery

A 35-year-old man faces seven felony charges in connection with a nearly nine-hour standoff Thursday at a Wells Fargo bank in St. Cloud, during which five bank employees were held against their will.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'The worst I've seen': Capitol Police face scrutiny for lack of transparency

'The worst I've seen': Capitol Police face scrutiny for lack of transparency

Critics say the Capitol Police's history of secrecy contributed to the failure to prevent the Capitol riot. Unlike many departments, the agency is exempt from releasing records like bodycam footage.
by Tom Dreisbach

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In Focus: George Floyd's legacy and impact

A year and a day after George Floyd’s murder, host Angela Davis led a conversation with community leaders, memory keepers and activists working to maintain his legacy in our communities and beyond.
by Angela Davis, Rachel Yang and MPR News Staff

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