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Law enforcement agencies caution against distracted driving

Law enforcement agencies caution against distracted driving

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety teamed up with Dakota County law enforcement to remind motorists to put the phone down, tune out the distractions and focus 100 percent on the road.
by Gabriel Kwan

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Surprise acquittal in Enbridge pipeline protesters' case

Surprise acquittal in Enbridge pipeline protesters' case

A judge in Clearwater County acquitted three pipeline protesters just hours into the first day of testimony, saying the prosecution failed to prove its case.
by Dan Kraker

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Driver in crash charged with kidnap, vehicular homicide

A driver accused of crashing an SUV leaving one passenger dead and another injured injuring before fleeing from the scene is charged with vehicular homicide and kidnapping in Hennepin County.
by Associated Press

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Trial starts for climate protesters in Trump, pipeline country

Trial starts for climate protesters in Trump, pipeline country

Jury selection began Monday in the trial of three people accused of illegally trying to shut down a pair of oil pipelines in Clearwater County. They argue their actions were justified to head off even greater harm from climate change. But they'll have to persuade jurors in a county where pipelines mean jobs.
by Dan Kraker

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Interpol President resigns; detained in China over bribery charges

Interpol President resigns; detained in China over bribery charges

Meng Hongwei's wife told journalists in Lyon — where Interpol is based — that she had received a troubling text message from her husband's phone: a knife emoji. China says he's under investigation.
by Bill Chappell

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Police: Twins' Sano will not face charges for incident in DR

Police: Twins' Sano will not face charges for incident in DR

USA Today says the third baseman was later released after striking the officer and breaking his leg outside a nightclub in San Pedro de Macoris early Sunday. A Twins spokesperson says the ballclub is aware of the situation involving Sano and is still gathering facts.
by The Associated Press

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