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Supreme Court hears challenges to Minneapolis wage, sick time laws

Supreme Court hears challenges to Minneapolis wage, sick time laws

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday heard challenges to Minneapolis wage and sick time ordinances — cases that could determine how much latitude cities have to preempt state laws.
by Tim Nelson

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Ex-Rep. Chris Collins pleads guilty in insider trading case

Ex-Rep. Chris Collins pleads guilty in insider trading case

After his plea Tuesday, former Rep. Chris Collins expressed regret and said he had failed his constituents. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 17. He faces more than four years in prison.
by The Associated Press

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Ex-Dallas officer who killed neighbor in upstairs apartment found guilty

Ex-Dallas officer who killed neighbor in upstairs apartment found guilty

Amber Guyger, who is white, had testified that she entered Botham Jean's unit after a long day at work, thinking it was her own home and mistaking the 26-year-old black accountant for an intruder.
by Bobby Allyn

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Afternoon carjacking leaves mayhem, multiple injuries in Minneapolis

The victims include two critically injured teens. Police say the car hit a building and a light pole, and the suspect continued to flee even after the car caught fire.
by Tim Nelson

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Parole denied for man convicted of killing Minneapolis police officer

Parole denied for man convicted of killing Minneapolis police officer

Minnesota Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell reviewed the cases of four convicted murderers. Isaac Brown was not granted parole during his review hearing, and the other three remain in prison.
by Brandt Williams

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What's next as House committees launch impeachment probes

What's next as House committees launch impeachment probes

House Democrats are planning a rapid start to their push for impeachment of President Trump, with hearings and depositions starting this week. Here’s a look at the next steps.
by The Associated Press

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Giuliani says he'd only help impeachment probe with Trump OK

Giuliani says he'd only help impeachment probe with Trump OK

Under fire for peddling a debunked conspiracy theory, President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani said Sunday he would cooperate with the House's impeachment inquiry only if Trump gave him permission.
by The Associated Press

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Police investigating fatal shootings in Minneapolis, St. Paul; one suspect arrested

Police investigating fatal shootings in Minneapolis, St. Paul; one suspect arrested

Police said the first shooting happened just before 10:30 p.m. near the corner of Eighth and Hennepin in downtown Minneapolis. The other happened at about 11:15 p.m. near the corner of Hudson Road and Earl Street on St. Paul's east side.
by Andrew Krueger

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