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Judge allows copies of Noor trial evidence

Judge allows copies of Noor trial evidence

A judge ruled Wednesday that evidence in the trial of a former police officer convicted of murder, except five graphic videos, will be released to the public this week.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Jamar Clark settlement talks end without agreement

There is no lawsuit settlement agreement, at least for now, between the city of Minneapolis and the family of Jamar Clark, who was killed by a police officer in 2015. The parties left the federal courthouse Tuesday with no deal.
by Brandt Williams

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Mpls. cops seek 2 in connection to Bde Maka Ska pavilion fire

Mpls. cops seek 2 in connection to Bde Maka Ska pavilion fire

Minneapolis police posted photos of a man and woman allegedly at the lakeside pavilion around the time the fire started and asked for the public's help identifying them. Investigators ruled out an early theory of a lightning strike.
by Tim Nelson and Nina Moini

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Ruszczyk case aside, Minneapolis police misconduct suits down

Ruszczyk case aside, Minneapolis police misconduct suits down

The $20 million settlement in the Justine Ruszczyk killing was a record for Minnesota officer misconduct cases. Minneapolis city data, though, show these kinds of lawsuits are becoming rarer.
by Brandt Williams

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An immigration question: to assimilate?

An immigration question: to assimilate?

How important is the idea of national unity or common identity? And how important is it for immigrants to bring -- and share -- some of their cultural identity and language?
by MPR News Staff

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Judge rules against Trump in records dispute with Congress

Judge rules against Trump in records dispute with Congress

The decision comes amid a widespread effort by the White House and the president's lawyers to refuse to cooperate with congressional requests for information and records.
by Associated Press

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Reporter's notebook: Why are journalists fighting for release of evidence from the Noor trial?

Reporter's notebook: Why are journalists fighting for release of evidence from the Noor trial?

The trial of Mohamed Noor is over, but a battle over access to public information continues. One reporter explains why news organizations, including MPR News, are pushing government agencies to release evidence.
by Jon Collins

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Judge rules against Trump in subpoena fight as White House blocks McGahn testimony

Judge rules against Trump in subpoena fight as White House blocks McGahn testimony

Republicans and Democrats landed blows and counterblows in the high-stakes political and legal slugfest. President Trump is keeping his former counsel off the Hill, but Democrats won in court.

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