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St. John's alumnus sues university, wants donation back plus interest

St. John's alumnus sues university, wants donation back plus interest

St. John's University in Collegeville, Minn., is being sued by one of its own graduates who wants his donation back. Roger Lindmark, a 1974 grad, gave $300,000 to St. John's with settlement money he won from lawsuits against big corporations.
by Cathy Wurzer and Max Nesterak

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Ron Meshbesher, noted Twin Cities attorney, dies at 85

Ron Meshbesher, noted Twin Cities attorney, dies at 85

Meshbesher gained fame in the '70s for his defense in the infamous Glensheen murders trial and remained one of Minnesota's most recognizable criminal defense attorneys. His family said he suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
by Nina Moini

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Supreme Court throws out Minnesota voter attire law

Supreme Court throws out Minnesota voter attire law

The Minnesotans who challenged a state law restricting what people can wear when they vote are celebrating a U.S. Supreme Court decision Thursday that struck it down.
by Tim Pugmire

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Police investigate fatal north Minneapolis shooting

The male victim was found in an intersection. He died a short time later at a hospital.
by Nina Moini

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Maplewood woman sentenced to 8 more years in opioid overdose death

Maplewood woman sentenced to 8 more years in opioid overdose death

Minnesota is one of the 20 states that have drug-induced homicide laws allowing a prosecutor to charge someone who delivers or provides illegal drugs to a victim of an overdose death.
by Jiwon Choi

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SUV driver charged with plowing into Mpls. playground, injuring kids

SUV driver charged with plowing into Mpls. playground, injuring kids

Authorities said Kabaar Powell was trying to outrun state troopers when he struck three young siblings at a playground Monday, leaving two of the kids with life-threatening injuries.
by MPR News Staff

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What the data say about police chases and deadly crashes

What the data say about police chases and deadly crashes

Three young children were seriously injured when a motorist fleeing state troopers crashed into a north Minneapolis playground. About a third of people who die in police chases nationwide are uninvolved pedestrians or motorists. But Minnesota has one of the lowest rates of fatalities from police pursuits in the country.
by Jon Collins

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Police say missing Roseville boy found safe

Authorities on Tuesday had asked for the public's help finding Isiah Wright, 15, who had unspecified health problems and hadn't been seen by his mother since they had a June 8 disagreement.
by MPR News Staff

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