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Death of toddler investigated in Wilkin County

Authorities say emergency responders were called to an apartment in Breckenridge on Tuesday because the 3-year-old wasn't breathing. Efforts to revive the toddler were unsuccessful. Officials say there was no apparent cause of death.
by The Associated Press

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Child abuse cases inch upward, minority children over-represented

Two cases of horrific child abuse have grabbed headlines across Minnesota this year and put a spotlight back on systems meant to protect kids. And some say that children of color are over-represented in that system.
by Brandt Williams

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Sheriff's deputy fatally shoots man in Lake Elmo

Sheriff's deputy fatally shoots man in Lake Elmo

Washington County authorities say the 23-year-old man was armed with a handgun.
by Tim Nelson

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Parkland gunman says he wants inheritance to go to victims' fund

Parkland gunman says he wants inheritance to go to victims' fund

Nikolas Cruz stands to receive $25,000 from his mother's life insurance policy -- and possibly much more from her estate. He is seeking to plead guilty as part of a deal to avoid the death penalty.

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2 Linwood firefighters attacked by man who started fire

Anoka County Sheriff's Cmdr. Paul Sommer says the man was armed with a knife and climbed on to the roof of the home as it was burning Wednesday evening.
by The Associated Press

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Kaddish: Reflections on the Holocaust in Words and Music

Kaddish: Reflections on the Holocaust in Words and Music

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, "Kaddish: Reflections on the Holocaust in Music and Words," by MPR's Mindy Ratner.
by MPR News Staff

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Police investigating attack on Metro Transit bus driver that was recorded, posted online

Metro Transit spokesperson Howie Padilla said police are trying to track down the young man who attacked a Metro Transit bus driver in Minneapolis on Tuesday, and they're asking the public for tips.
by Matt Sepic

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