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Man fatally shot by deputies on Iron Range

A 19-year-old man is dead after being shot by sheriff's deputies on Saturday on northern Minnesota's Iron Range.
by MPR News Staff

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In his final weeks, Trump could dole out many pardons to friends, allies

In his final weeks, Trump could dole out many pardons to friends, allies

The president could shield his allies from some prosecution. Critics say Trump is trying to help cronies — and maybe himself — escape accountability.
by Ryan Lucas

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Ivanka Trump deposed in inauguration fund lawsuit

Ivanka Trump deposed in inauguration fund lawsuit

President Donald Trump's eldest daughter gave a deposition this week in connection with the suit, being heard in a Washington, D.C. court. She condemned the investigation on Twitter.
by Brian Naylor

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Questions remain in St. Paul police shooting of Black man

Questions remain in St. Paul police shooting of Black man

A St. Paul officer who shot and wounded a Black man who was being sought by police when the man emerged naked from a dumpster was trying to protect his fellow officers and himself, according to his attorney.
by The Associated Press

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In marathon public hearing, hundreds weigh in on proposed cuts to Minneapolis police

In marathon public hearing, hundreds weigh in on proposed cuts to Minneapolis police

More than 400 people signed up to speak at the Wednesday evening hearing, the second of three opportunities for the public to provide input. Last week, three council members introduced a proposal to move $7.9 million from the police budget to fund a nonpolice 911 mental health crisis response function and expand the city’s Violence Prevention Program and neighborhood safety organizing programs.
by Brandt Williams

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Making George Floyd's Square

Making George Floyd's Square

A monthlong series looking at how the community has transformed the site of George Floyd’s killing — 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis — and at the people behind its transformation. It is the culmination of reporting over several months, and a partnership with South High School to engage neighborhood youth in telling their community’s story.

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