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Boxes of matches and jars of gasoline spook Minneapolis residents

Boxes of matches and jars of gasoline spook Minneapolis residents

A week after George Floyd was killed, and after days of protests, property destruction and arson, even normally inconspicuous household items are sparking fear when residents encounter them. That’s because authorities have asked Minneapolis residents to be on the lookout for accelerants stashed around their neighborhoods.
by Jon Collins

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From jobs to homeownership, protests put spotlight on economic divide

From jobs to homeownership, protests put spotlight on economic divide

Police brutality has sparked days of civil unrest. But the sparks have landed in a tinderbox built over decades of economic inequality, now exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
by Scott Horsley

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Quiet night in Twin Cities; medical examiner rules Floyd’s death a homicide

Quiet night in Twin Cities; medical examiner rules Floyd’s death a homicide

As a 10 p.m. curfew took effect on Monday, there were few reports of violence or confrontations with protesters in Minneapolis or St. Paul. By 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul police had arrested 65 people at the Capitol on curfew violations.
by MPR News Staff

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Charges: Illinois man went to Minneapolis to riot

Charges: Illinois man went to Minneapolis to riot

An Illinois man who allegedly said he was traveling to Minneapolis to “riot” after the killing of George Floyd has been charged with federal counts. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump warns of military action; Floyd's brother wants peace

Trump warns of military action; Floyd's brother wants peace

President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the U.S. military unless states quickly halt the violent protests that have convulsed cities from coast to coast. The warning came hours after George Floyd’s brother pleaded for peace in the streets, saying destruction is “not going to bring my brother back at all.”
by The Associated Press

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High-profile prosecution poses risks for AG Keith Ellison

High-profile prosecution poses risks for AG Keith Ellison

Attorney General Keith Ellison is at center stage leading the prosecution of the man accused of killing George Floyd. It's a rare step for the attorney general’s office, and a step that once again puts a spotlight on an often polarizing public figure.
by Tim Pugmire

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A path forward for Lake Street

A path forward for Lake Street

A week after the killing of George Floyd, Lake Street has completely changed: Businesses have all but bordered up and there is little left besides burned-out shells of some buildings. Fundraising is already underway to help rebuild; however, it will likely take tens of millions of dollars to fix the damage done to the community.
by Cathy Wurzer

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