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Clinics that provide abortions on edge after reported uptick in threats of violence

Clinics that provide abortions on edge after reported uptick in threats of violence

The release of Rachelle Shannon, who was imprisoned for shooting and injuring an abortion provider in 1993, has clinics that provide abortions on edge amid reports of increased harassment and threats.
by Sarah McCammon

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St. Paul city council member cleared in voting dispute

A St. Paul city council member has been cleared of charges related to an incident when he helped a woman vote for him last year.
by Associated Press

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Recounts ordered in Florida Senate, governor races

Recounts ordered in Florida Senate, governor races

Two statewide elections in Florida are heading for recounts, with voters almost evenly divided on candidates in the state's races for governor and U.S. Senate.

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Man fatally shot by police officer in Shakopee

Authorities said officers were called to a home on a report of a fire alarm. Shakopee police reported that the officers were met at the front door by a man holding a handgun.
by MPR News Staff

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Man fatally shot by police in north Minneapolis

A man was fatally shot by Minneapolis Police Friday afternoon, after they responded to a report of a suicidal person. The man had a weapon and threatened officers, a police spokesperson said.
by Peter Cox

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Pipe bombs indictment carries potential life prison penalty

Pipe bombs indictment carries potential life prison penalty

The Florida man accused of sending pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Donald Trump was indicted Friday on charges carrying a potential penalty of life in prison.
by Associated Press

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Southern California city mourns in wake of bar massacre

Southern California city mourns in wake of bar massacre

Hundreds of people gathered Thursday evening to remember the dozen people shot and killed by a Marine veteran at the packed Borderline Bar & Grill the night before.
by The Associated Press

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'This is going to be absolutely heart-wrenching': The Thousand Oaks shooting victims

'This is going to be absolutely heart-wrenching': The Thousand Oaks shooting victims

The identities of the victims have been confirmed in tearful interviews or statements by family members, friends and colleagues. Among them are nine men and three women. They range from 18 to 54.
by Vanessa Romo and Dina Kesbeh

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Twin Cities researchers to discuss preliminary results of mass shooting study

Twin Cities researchers to discuss preliminary results of mass shooting study

Two Twin Cities researchers will discuss preliminary findings from their database of mass shootings Friday in St. Paul. The hunt for ways to prevent attacks such as the one in California this week and others before it recently received a $300,000 federal grant to continue the research.
by Alisa Roth

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