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Feds face 'uphill climb' in Minnesota anti-ICE conspiracy case, law expert says

Feds face 'uphill climb' in Minnesota anti-ICE conspiracy case, law expert says

Proving that 15 Minnesotans conspired to impede or injure federal officers during the surge of immigration agents into the state will be difficult for federal prosecutors, says University of St. Thomas law professor Mark Osler.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota's red flag law is working, but new ERPO coordinator wants more people to know it exists

Minnesota's red flag law is working, but new ERPO coordinator wants more people to know it exists

Samantha Hoyt, who was previously in law enforcement for 18 years, took on the new role of Extreme Risk Protection Order coordinator in March and is tasked with raising awareness about the law. After reviewing the existing case files, she joined Morning Edition for her first interview on the job this week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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‘An act of political repression’: Minnesota attorneys, activists react to protester charges

‘An act of political repression’: Minnesota attorneys, activists react to protester charges

Federal prosecutors have indicted 15 Minnesotans connected to Direct Action Minnesota on charges of conspiring to impede immigration agents. This drew protests outside the St. Paul courthouse as a judge released the defendants with restrictions pending trial.
by Ellie Roth and Matt Sepic

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Why are small-town police departments disbanding?

Why are small-town police departments disbanding?

Jim Mortenson, the executive director of Law Enforcement Labor Services, explains the effect of a police department closing in a community.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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Protests follow after 15 Minnesotans charged with anti-ICE conspiracy

Protests follow after 15 Minnesotans charged with anti-ICE conspiracy

Federal officials Tuesday said a grand jury indicted the 15 “for conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers,” and for efforts to allegedly “violently oppose immigration law enforcement.” However, the indictment itself does not allege any specific acts of violence.
by Matt Sepic, Jon Collins and Ellie Roth

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Report: Minneapolis falling behind meeting goals in policing agreement with state

Report: Minneapolis falling behind meeting goals in policing agreement with state

According to the organization that monitors implementation of the court-enforced agreement on policing between the city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, the city is falling behind in implementing mandated reforms.
by Jon Collins

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Reward offered in case of Wadena woman who vanished in 1987

Reward offered in case of Wadena woman who vanished in 1987

Carla Anderson disappeared from her apartment in November 1987. Despite thousands of hours and hundreds of interviews, investigators haven't figured out what happened to her.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Melissa Hortman's House seatmate reflects on memorial, 1 year next to her empty chair

Melissa Hortman's House seatmate reflects on memorial, 1 year next to her empty chair

Rep. Sydney Jordan, DFL-Minneapolis joined Cathy Wurzer on Monday to talk about what the last year has been like sitting next to Hortman’s empty chair after her assassination.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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