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Delivery driver charged with stealing cat from Carver County home

Delivery driver charged with stealing cat from Carver County home

Carver County authorities have charged a delivery driver after he allegedly stole a cat from a home last fall, then released it after changing his mind. The cat remains missing.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul police report sudden spike in overdoses over holiday

St. Paul police report sudden spike in overdoses over holiday

Since last Friday, there have been 34 suspected overdoses in the city, two of them fatal. St. Paul police say uncovering the reason behind such a spike can be tricky.
by Nina Moini

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Ellison seeks review of public defender's suspension

Ellison seeks review of public defender's suspension

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking the state's Board of Public Defense to review the process that led to the suspension of Hennepin County's top public defender.
by The Associated Press

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Three slain in the metro through the New Year night

Three slain in the metro through the New Year night

Three deaths that occurred within an 11-hour timeframe are under investigation by metro police departments. The investigations come after a heightened homicide tally in 2019 for both cities.
by MPR News Staff and Nina Moini

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The best dog for the job in Hennepin County

The best dog for the job in Hennepin County

Hennepin County’s emotional support dog, Barrett, is being trained to help bring calm to an often stressful environment.
by Brandt Williams

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Lawsuit: A boy sickened with E. coli linked to State Fair animals

Lawsuit: A boy sickened with E. coli linked to State Fair animals

The lawsuit says the 4-year-old touched and petted several animals while visiting the Miracle of Birth Center last August. The boy had permanent damage to his kidneys and other organs due to the E. coli infection, according to the lawsuit.
by Peter Cox

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