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Justice Department issues warning about fake mask exemption cards

Justice Department issues warning about fake mask exemption cards

The department says the public should ignore the fraudulent cards, which purport to carry the authority of the "Freedom to Breathe Agency," which is neither a federal nor a state agency.
by Jason Slotkin

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Princeton to remove Wilson name from public policy school

Princeton to remove Wilson name from public policy school

Princeton University has announced plans to remove the name of former President Woodrow Wilson from its public policy school because of his segregationist views, reversing a decision the Ivy League school made four years ago to retain the name.
by The Associated Press

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After Floyd killing, Twin Cities Pride celebration to take on new meaning this year

After Floyd killing, Twin Cities Pride celebration to take on new meaning this year

Twin Cities Pride organizers canceled their virtual event this year after the killing of George Floyd, and encouraged people to instead attend an alternate event, Taking Back Pride, meant to elevate the visibility of Black transgender people and protest the involvement of police departments in Pride celebrations.
by Tom Crann and Kathryn Styer Martinez

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2 dead, 1 hurt in Illinois warehouse shooting; suspect dead

Police say two employees were fatally shot and another was critically wounded at a warehouse in central Illinois, all apparently shot by a coworker who was later found dead in his car.
by The Associated Press

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Judge rules against audio and video coverage in Floyd killing case for now

Judge rules against audio and video coverage in Floyd killing case for now

In an unusual request, an attorney representing one of the former Minneapolis police officers said broadcasting the cases to the public is crucial to ensuring a fair trial during the pandemic and in light of “inappropriate” statements from city and government officials. But a judge said such a move would risk tainting the jury pool.
by Riham Feshir

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Council advances plan to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept.

Council advances plan to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept.

The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved a proposal to change the city charter to allow the Police Department to be dismantled, following mass public criticism of law enforcement over the killing of George Floyd.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Self-portraits: George Floyd's memorial, one month later

Self-portraits: George Floyd's memorial, one month later

The memorial for George Floyd has become a central location for people to gather and share their experiences. Two of our photographers set out to help people capture images of themselves there.
by Evan Frost

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Panel begins debate on removing statues from MN Capitol

Panel begins debate on removing statues from MN Capitol

A Christopher Columbus statue that for decades stood outside Minnesota’s Capitol is now in a state agency warehouse. Yanked down by demonstrators, the ultimate fate of the damaged statue is unclear, as is the outcome of a fresh debate over what to do about similar works on public grounds amid a historical reassessment.
by Brian Bakst

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