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Explainer: Legion of Chauvin prosecutors, each with own role

Explainer: Legion of Chauvin prosecutors, each with own role

Viewers watching the trial of a former Minneapolis officer charged with murder in George Floyd 's death may be struck by the array of prosecutors taking turns presenting their case. The choice of who does what is no accident.
by The Associated Press

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Chauvin trial: Floyd restraint violated cops' training, ethics, chief says

Chauvin trial: Floyd restraint violated cops' training, ethics, chief says

Derek Chauvin should have stopped subduing George Floyd once Floyd stopped resisting, Medaria Arradondo told the court in Chauvin’s murder trial. The chief said Chauvin’s use of force on Floyd was not reasonable and outside the bounds of department policy.
by Jon Collins, Riham Feshir, Brandt Williams and Matt Sepic

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Photos: People's Power Love Fest at George Floyd Square

Photos: People's Power Love Fest at George Floyd Square

With bright sunshine and unseasonable warmth making it feel more like summer, George Floyd Square in south Minneapolis hosted the People’s Power Love Fest on Sunday.
by MPR News Staff

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Door by door, backers of Minneapolis public safety reform effort seek community support

Door by door, backers of Minneapolis public safety reform effort seek community support

Minneapolis residents may see multiple approaches to public safety reform on the ballot this November. Sunday was the final day for backers of one of those efforts — the Yes 4 Minneapolis coalition — to collect signatures to put their proposed city charter amendment before voters.
by Kathryn Styer Martinez

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In response to anti-Asian hate incidents, groups step up trainings for bystanders

In response to anti-Asian hate incidents, groups step up trainings for bystanders

A surge in anti-Asian harassment over the past year has shed light on the role of the bystander. Two groups have teamed up to offer training on tactics you can deploy if you witness harassment or an assault.
by Andrea Hsu

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Former residents of troubled youth facility receive settlement money

Former residents of troubled youth facility receive settlement money

The families of 17 kids settled their lawsuit against the owner of Mesabi Academy for $1.495 million, even as more treatment centers closed, forcing youth with mental health needs to wait months for care. 
by Tom Scheck

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Lawsuit over correction's handling of COVID-19 will proceed

A Ramsey County judge has ruled a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota can proceed against the Minnesota Department of Corrections over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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Journalists reflect on the first week of testimony in the Chauvin trial

Journalists reflect on the first week of testimony in the Chauvin trial

Testimony from witnesses has been emotional in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin. Host Angela Davis talks with local journalists about what stood out and invites listeners to share reactions. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Man charged with murder in California shooting that killed 4

Man charged with murder in California shooting that killed 4

A man was charged Friday with murder and attempted murder in a shooting rampage at a Southern California office building that left four people dead, including a 9-year-old boy.
by The Associated Press

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