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Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church

Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church

Officials identified 23-year-old Robin Westman as the shooter who opened fire on Annunciation Catholic School and Church in south Minneapolis during a Mass on Wednesday morning where young students were worshipping.
by MPR News Staff

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One dead, 6 hurt after shooting outside Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis

One dead, 6 hurt after shooting outside Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Minneapolis

One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in south Minneapolis. Hours later, two people died in two other shootings in the city. Police said Wednesday that they don’t yet know if any of the shootings are connected.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnetonka police, fire departments launch drones as first responders for some calls

Minnetonka police, fire departments launch drones as first responders for some calls

The Minnetonka police and fire departments are launching a new program to respond to 911 calls — one that will see drones arrive on-scene before emergency responders for some calls. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Trial starts for former teacher accused of grooming, sexually assaulting student

Trial starts for former teacher accused of grooming, sexually assaulting student

The trial began Monday for a former teacher, accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a former student when she was 14 years old. Abdul J. Wright was charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct after the woman’s mother reported the allegations, which date to 2017.
by Matt Sepic

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'Illegal and costly': Chicago's mayor blasts Trump's threat to deploy National Guard

'Illegal and costly': Chicago's mayor blasts Trump's threat to deploy National Guard

President Donald Trump suggested he will "straighten out" Chicago next. Mayor Brandon Johnson told NPR that would be "illegal and costly" — but said there are other ways the federal government could help.
by Joe Hernandez and Rachel Treisman

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Trump says National Guard is at the ready but hedges on Chicago plans

Trump says National Guard is at the ready but hedges on Chicago plans

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders doubling down on law enforcement, particularly related to Washington, D.C., but he equivocated on whether he will send troops to Chicago next.
by Franco Ordoñez

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Cyclist, pedestrian seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash in Minneapolis

A hit-and-run crash early Monday seriously injured a pedestrian and a cyclist in Minneapolis. As of Monday evening, authorities had located the suspect vehicle but were still searching for the driver.
by MPR News Staff

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Judge strikes down Minnesota law banning religious tests for college credit program

Judge strikes down Minnesota law banning religious tests for college credit program

A federal judge has ruled that religious colleges in Minnesota that require students to sign a statement of faith cannot be excluded from a program allowing high school students to take college courses for credit. Friday's decision overturns a state law that the judge deemed an unconstitutional violation of religious freedom.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused plea offer in his smuggling case

U.S. seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused plea offer in his smuggling case

Immigration officials intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined an offer to be deported to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges.
by The Associated Press

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