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Longtime Dakota County chief prosecutor James Backstrom to retire

Longtime Dakota County chief prosecutor James Backstrom to retire

After more than three decades as Dakota County attorney, Backstrom told staffers Friday morning that he plans to retire next month. “You judge your career by your efforts to pursue justice in a fair and impartial way with integrity. In that regard, I’m always going to hold my head up high,” the outgoing county attorney says.
by Jon Collins

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Public Safety Commissioner Harrington on Capitol security measures

Public Safety Commissioner Harrington on Capitol security measures

Security remains high at the Minnesota State Capitol complex, days after a mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol, interrupting the certification of Joe Biden’s win.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Police officer's death intensifies Capitol siege questions

Police officer's death intensifies Capitol siege questions

A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol, intensifying questions about the defeated president's remaining days in office and the ability of the Capitol police to secure the area.
by The Associated Press

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Publisher cancels book by Sen. Hawley, citing his role in inciting Capitol attack

Publisher cancels book by Sen. Hawley, citing his role in inciting Capitol attack

Simon & Schuster says it has decided not to publish a forthcoming book by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, citing the lawmaker's role in fomenting this week's "disturbing [and] deadly insurrection" at the U.S. Capitol.
by Scott Neuman

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On far-right websites, plans to storm Capitol were made in plain sight

On far-right websites, plans to storm Capitol were made in plain sight

The groundwork for the attack on the U.S. Capitol was laid five years ago, say experts on extremism and social media — but one was surprised when this time, the rhetoric turned into real violence.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Judge weighs motions to delay trial in Floyd killing

Judge weighs motions to delay trial in Floyd killing

At a hearing Thursday, the judge overseeing the trial of four former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd heard arguments for pushing the trial back by three months — but did not issue a decision.
by Jon Collins

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'What happened yesterday is textbook terrorism,' D.C. mayor says

'What happened yesterday is textbook terrorism,' D.C. mayor says

Reading from U.S. regulations, Mayor Muriel Bowser says, "It is defined as 'the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government.'"
by Bill Chappell

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