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Stearns sheriff: Teen admits burning historic Melrose church

Stearns sheriff: Teen admits burning historic Melrose church

A teenager recently confessed to intentionally setting the March 2016 fire at St. Mary's Catholic Church and was charged with first-degree arson in juvenile court, the Stearns County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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High-speed chases around Twin Cities show varying guidelines on when to pursue

High-speed chases around Twin Cities show varying guidelines on when to pursue

After a fleeing driver crashed his SUV into a Minneapolis playground last week, injuring three kids, the State Patrol is investigating whether its troopers followed a policy that discourages pursuits for nonviolent offenses.
by Matt Sepic

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Missing girl's family had long history with child protection workers

Missing girl's family had long history with child protection workers

The Brooklyn Park mother who reported her 11-year-old daughter missing has a long history with child protection workers, which most recently involved the unexplained death of her 8-year-old son.
by Emma Sapong and Jiwon Choi

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Civil rights advocates rally against Minneapolis sedation cases

Groups ranging from the ACLU to Black Lives Matter spoke out about allegations of emergency responders sedating people against their will.
by Brandt Williams

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Missing 11-year-old found safe

An 11-year-old girl has been found safe in Brooklyn Park, according to a statement by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
by Tim Nelson

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