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Fond du Lac Ojibwe School, tribal officials end lockdown; shooting suspect in custody

Fond du Lac Ojibwe School, tribal officials end lockdown; shooting suspect in custody

The Fond du Lac Ojibwe School and Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s tribal offices went on lockdown Friday morning. Police say one person was shot and a suspect was in custody after the shooting, which happened at a funeral nearby.

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Encryption locks out public, press from Hennepin Sheriff radio chatter

Encryption locks out public, press from Hennepin Sheriff radio chatter

This week, the Hennepin County Sheriff‘s Office began encrypting all their radio communications. Police say it will increase officer safety and victim privacy, but the change could come at the cost of government transparency.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tony Webster

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Minneapolis crash leaves 3 injured, kills pregnant woman

Minneapolis crash leaves 3 injured, kills pregnant woman

A woman and her unborn child were killed Thursday night, along with three suffering from injuries, after a vehicle headed the wrong way down a one-way street in Minneapolis at high speed.
by MPR News Staff

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No prison for officer in fatal citizens academy exercise

No prison for officer in fatal citizens academy exercise

A former Florida police officer, who accidentally shot and killed a former Minnesota woman during a citizens academy exercise, will serve no prison time.
by The Associated Press

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Death of Outing woman likely a homicide

Sheriff's officials say the death of a northeastern Minnesota woman who had been missing for nearly two weeks appears to be a homicide.
by The Associated Press

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Lawsuit seeks to clear Minneapolis sidewalks of e-scooters

Lawsuit seeks to clear Minneapolis sidewalks of e-scooters

Noah McCourt, an advocate for people with disabilities, claims scooter companies and the city of Minneapolis are violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
by Matt Sepic

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