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Couple found in Mexico after being charged in connection with arson after Floyd's killing

Couple found in Mexico after being charged in connection with arson after Floyd's killing

A couple from Rochester, Minn., wanted on federal arson charges connected to last spring’s riots that followed the police killing of George Floyd, was apprehended in Mexico, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Minneapolis has announced.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis beefs up security before trial in Floyd's death

Minneapolis beefs up security before trial in Floyd's death

State and local law enforcement leader said Wednesday they’re ready to keep the peace and protect people’s free speech rights during the trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. But “we will arrest anybody who breaks the law,” the Hennepin County sheriff said.
by The Associated Press and Matt Sepic

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Minnesota man pleads guilty in paycheck protection fraud

A 56-year-old Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to receiving more than $1.2 million in loans in a fraud scheme involving federal programs offering help for coronavirus-related losses.
by The Associated Press

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Company agrees not to place guards at Minnesota voting sites

Company agrees not to place guards at Minnesota voting sites

A Tennessee company that had been advertising for security guards to monitor the 2020 election in Minnesota and then backed away from the idea must follow certain provisions in the future as part of a settlement agreement in federal court. 
by The Associated Press

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Court revives lawsuit over Minnesota family's 2015 killing

Court revives lawsuit over Minnesota family's 2015 killing

Relatives of Brian Short had sued Park Nicollet health system, alleging that doctors did not do enough to treat Short’s mental illness before he fatally shot his wife, their children and himself in 2015.
by The Associated Press

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To understand police reform, law professor volunteered to join the force

To understand police reform, law professor volunteered to join the force

For four years, Rosa Brooks carried a badge and a gun and worked a minimum of 24 hours a month for the D.C. police — all on a voluntary basis. She writes about her experiences in “Tangled Up in Blue.”
by Terry Gross

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Security funding for Chauvin trial hits roadblock at Capitol

Security funding for Chauvin trial hits roadblock at Capitol

Security planning around the upcoming trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin remains in doubt amid divisions over who should pay and what standards police should be held to as they respond to protests.
by Brian Bakst

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