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August 26, 2019 5:01 PM

Judge in opioid trial rules Johnson & Johnson must pay Oklahoma $572 million

In a landmark ruling, Judge Thad Balkman ruled in favor of Oklahoma in its lawsuit to hold the drugmaker accountable for the costs of opioid addiction in the state.

by Brian Mann and Jackie Fortier

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August 26, 2019 4:32 PM

Minn. joins lawsuit filed over rollback of child immigrant protections

Nearly 20 states, including Minnesota, are suing the Trump administration over its effort to alter a federal agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention.

by The Associated Press

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August 26, 2019 3:37 PM

Former Grand Old Day organizers subject of criminal probe

The probe was prompted by financial problems that initially led to the cancellation this spring of Grand Old Day. A grassroots fundraising effort ultimately saved the street fair this year.

by Tim Nelson

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August 26, 2019 3:33 PM

Shooter admits he intentionally fired on school bus following I-94 fender bender

Kenneth Lilly’s attorney told the court that the driver has hearing loss in one ear after bullet fragments resulted in scarring.

by Brandt Williams

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August 26, 2019 10:04 AM

Son of ex-NFL player accused of murdering parents extradited to MN

Twenty-two-year-old Dylan Bennett was booked into the Todd County Jail early Monday. Authorities say he had fled to Mexico after his parents were found fatally shot in their home last week.

by The Associated Press

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August 25, 2019 9:06 PM

Man dies after shooting in north Minneapolis

Police said the shooting happened at about 8:20 p.m. Saturday on the 2000 block of Aldrich Avenue North, near the corner of Broadway.

by MPR News Staff

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August 24, 2019 4:59 PM

Mexican authorities arrest Minnesota man charged with killing parents

Authorities say the Minnesota man charged with killing his parents in Todd County earlier this week was arrested Saturday at a hotel in Mexico.

by Andrew Krueger

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August 23, 2019 4:26 PM

Minnesota lawmakers announce plan to ban for-profit immigration detention

A private company’s push to reopen a vacant state prison in western Minnesota has prompted two DFL state representatives to announce a proposal that would ban private immigration detention centers from operating within the state.

by Riham Feshir

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August 23, 2019 3:32 PM

Minneapolis council approves $200K award to Jamar Clark's family

The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday to approve a $200,000 settlement payout to the family of Jamar Clark who was killed by a police officer in 2015.

by Brandt Williams

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August 23, 2019 2:06 PM

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated again for cancer

The 86-year-old justice just wrapped up weeks of treatment after a new cancerous tumor was found on her pancreas. Doctors say there's no evidence of cancer elsewhere.

by Nina Totenberg

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Crime, Law and Justice

Judge in opioid trial rules Johnson & Johnson must pay Oklahoma $572 million

Minn. joins lawsuit filed over rollback of child immigrant protections

Former Grand Old Day organizers subject of criminal probe

Shooter admits he intentionally fired on school bus following I-94 fender bender

Son of ex-NFL player accused of murdering parents extradited to MN

Man dies after shooting in north Minneapolis

Mexican authorities arrest Minnesota man charged with killing parents

Minnesota lawmakers announce plan to ban for-profit immigration detention

Minneapolis council approves $200K award to Jamar Clark's family

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated again for cancer

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