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Man charged with assault for punch outside Trump rally

A Richfield man has been charged with felony assault for allegedly punching another man outside President Trump's campaign rally in Minneapolis earlier this month.
by The Associated Press

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PolyMet opponents ask appeals court to overturn mine permits

PolyMet opponents ask appeals court to overturn mine permits

The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether to overturn the state’s approval of the controversial PolyMet project, which would be the first copper-nickel mine in the state. It’s one of several legal challenges environmental groups and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have filed to try to block the mine.
by Dan Kraker

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Police: Stray bullets from St. Paul shooting nearly hit toddler

Prosecutors say a bullet fired by a teen involved in a gunfight near Allianz Field during Sunday night’s Minnesota United playoff game randomly pierced a car, nearly hitting a child buckled in the back.
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul mayor target of racist threats in trash dispute

St. Paul mayor target of racist threats in trash dispute

Police in Minnesota's capital city are investigating threatening and racist messages to Mayor Melvin Carter in the run-up to a citywide vote on organized trash collection.
by The Associated Press

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39 bodies discovered in truck container in southeast England

39 bodies discovered in truck container in southeast England

British officials say they believe the truck originated in Bulgaria and arrived in the U.K. over the weekend. A man from Northern Ireland is in custody.
by Mark Katkov

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How a complicated web connects 2 Soviet-born businessmen with the impeachment inquiry

How a complicated web connects 2 Soviet-born businessmen with the impeachment inquiry

The case of Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman blurs the line between impeachment and a criminal investigation — and unfolds like a mystery novel. The Giuliani associates face campaign finance charges.
by Ari Shapiro and Dave Blanchard

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From changing state documents to discrimination, free LGBTQ legal clinic handles it all

From changing state documents to discrimination, free LGBTQ legal clinic handles it all

In St. Paul, CB Baga and a team of volunteer attorneys hold office hours several times a month in case anyone from the LGBTQ community might need legal help. It’s the only place in the state where LGBTQ clients can go for such wide-ranging legal advice.
by Briana Bierschbach

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AG Ellison weighing whether to sign onto proposed national settlement with opioid manufacturers, distributors

AG Ellison weighing whether to sign onto proposed national settlement with opioid manufacturers, distributors

The deal was negotiated in Ohio court, and could include 46 states, and thousands of counties and cities across the country. Ellison says his office is moving quickly towards a decision, which he says should be announced in the next couple weeks.
by Jon Collins

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Man who shot at pursuing officers has died of injuries

State investigators say a driver who fired at pursuing law enforcement officers in central Minnesota, and who shot himself after crashing his vehicle last week, has died of his injuries.
by The Associated Press

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