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Prosecution rejects rookie argument by ex-cop in Floyd death

Prosecution rejects rookie argument by ex-cop in Floyd death

State prosecutors have rejected an argument by a fired Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death that he was just a rookie overridden by a senior officer at the scene.
by The Associated Press

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Bemidji residents answer chief's question of police oversight with a 'yes'

Bemidji residents answer chief's question of police oversight with a 'yes'

In the months since George Floyd’s death, communities across the state have been grappling with the question of police reform — whether and how and to what degree. Bemidji, in northern Minnesota, began its own conversation at a special City Council listening session Monday night — prompted by a request from the city’s police chief.
by John Enger

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Floyd bodycam video released to public

Floyd bodycam video released to public

Journalists and other members of the public on Monday received copies of officer body camera footage taken at the scene of George Floyd’s death in May. The release was ordered by the judge overseeing the cases against four former police officers charged in Floyd’s death.
by Jon Collins

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Chicago's Magnificent Mile erupts in overnight looting, violence

Chicago's Magnificent Mile erupts in overnight looting, violence

Bridges were raised to limit access to downtown as chaos spread. Authorities say outrage over a police shooting prompted the looting, but that the "abject criminal behavior" was not part of a protest.
by Camila Domonoske

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St. Cloud policing outpost aims to reduce crime by serving neighborhood

St. Cloud policing outpost aims to reduce crime by serving neighborhood

The Police Department opened a community service hub in a struggling neighborhood in an effort to reduce crime and offer services that would help improve residents' quality of life. Supporters say it has helped improve relations between police and residents, and should be a model for other cities considering reforms in the weeks since George Floyd’s death.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Authorities investigating reported mailbox theft in Minneapolis

Authorities investigating reported mailbox theft in Minneapolis

A Minneapolis resident reported to police that she saw two men cut a sidewalk mailbox loose and shove it into a van on Sunday. “It’s just a crazy sight to see,” she said.
by Jon Collins

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Man fatally shot by police in St. Croix Falls

A police officer in St. Croix Falls, Wis., fatally shot a man Saturday night after he allegedly rushed at officers with a knife.

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