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Did race color the Noor verdict? Question lingers for some

Did race color the Noor verdict? Question lingers for some

Race surfaced in subtle and not-so-subtle ways during the trial of Mohamed Noor. As the ex-Minneapolis police officer awaits his sentence, some believe racial dynamics created an unequal justice.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Ex-school superintendent sentenced to 2 years for theft, embezzlement

Ex-school superintendent sentenced to 2 years for theft, embezzlement

According to the criminal complaint, the former superintendent of the Shakopee Public Schools rang up personal expenses on a district purchasing card that included first-class airfare, Grand Ole Opry tickets, electronics, Vikings memorabilia, Harley Davidson jewelry and a $46 garden hose.
by Matt Sepic

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Vatican law: Priests, nuns must report sex abuse, cover-up

Vatican law: Priests, nuns must report sex abuse, cover-up

The new church law provides whistle-blower protections for anyone making a report and requires all dioceses around the world to have a system in place to receive the claims confidentially.
by The Associated Press

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Senate Intelligence Committee issues subpoena for Donald Trump Jr. to testify again

Senate Intelligence Committee issues subpoena for Donald Trump Jr. to testify again

The president's eldest son testified in 2017 about his participation in a June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower with Russians offering dirt on Hillary Clinton. The panel wants him back, a source says.
by Tim Mak

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'Potential presence of ricin': FBI takes over Mpls. hazmat probe

'Potential presence of ricin': FBI takes over Mpls. hazmat probe

The FBI says it wants to know how a woman came into contact with the potentially deadly material, although it doesn't believe there's any risk to the public.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis police officers using body cams more

Minneapolis police officers using body cams more

The compliance rate jumped from 90 percent to 93 percent in the first quarter of 2019.
by Jon Collins

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Officials summoned in suit over Minneapolis police shooting

Officials summoned in suit over Minneapolis police shooting

A federal judge summoned Minneapolis city leaders to court on Wednesday after learning that the city had rejected an offer to settle a lawsuit over the killing of a black man by police in 2015.
by Brandt Williams and Associated Press

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At least 2 handguns used in school shooting near Columbine

At least 2 handguns used in school shooting near Columbine

Douglas County sheriff's officials said an 18-year-old man and a younger student who is a juvenile walked into the STEM School Highlands Ranch through an entrance without metal detectors and opened fire on students in two classrooms.
by The Associated Press

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Community still frustrated over Ruszczyk shooting

Community still frustrated over Ruszczyk shooting

A week after jurors convicted former officer Mohamed Noor of murder in Justine Ruszczyk's death, city leaders met with residents at the Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, where Ruszczyk was active as a speaker and teacher.
by Matt Sepic

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