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87 cases of salmonella, two in Minnesota, linked to kratom

The Minnesota Department of Health is warning that some supplies of a plant sometimes used to reduce the symptoms of opioid withdrawal have been contaminated with salmonella bacteria.
by Jon Collins

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Man accused in police vehicle swindle to plead guilty

The man accused in a double billing scheme that overcharged more than 200 police agencies in Minnesota has decided not to fight criminal charges.
by Associated Press

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'Horrific' abuse case prompts Hennepin County review

'Horrific' abuse case prompts Hennepin County review

Hennepin County is launching a comprehensive review of how a case in Minneapolis that involved years of abuse of two developmentally-disabled twins was handled.
by Jon Collins

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Jury backs ex-UMD hockey coach in discrimination suit, awards $3.74M

Jury backs ex-UMD hockey coach in discrimination suit, awards $3.74M

Shannon Miller had argued the University of Minnesota Duluth fired her because she's a woman and for complaining about discrimination. UMD said it was performance-related. A jury on Thursday sided with Miller.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. appears ready to cut work permits for immigrants' spouses

U.S. appears ready to cut work permits for immigrants' spouses

A program dating from the Obama administration allowed immigrants to hold jobs if their spouses had been approved for green cards. The program is expected to be cut soon.
by Riham Feshir

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Ramsey Co. deputy cleared for killing man in RV confrontation

Prosecutors say the deputy was justified in shooting Darren Jahnke after another deputy lost her gun in a struggle in Vadnais Heights. Jahnke's family has questioned the investigation.
by Tim Nelson

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Church, victims spar over religious order's bankruptcy plan

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is objecting to a religious order's bankruptcy reorganization plan that would give $25 million to 67 sexual abuse victims.
by Martin Moylan

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Prosecutors, defense debate cellphone access in crash case

Prosecutors and defense attorneys disagree over whether there are legal grounds to unlock the cellphone of a woman accused of killing two teenagers and severely injuring a third in an eastern Minnesota crash.
by Associated Press

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Doctors to examine Minnesota man sought by Poland in Nazi case

Doctors to examine Minnesota man sought by Poland in Nazi case

Polish prosecutors say American authorities are moving ahead with their request to extradite a 99-year-old Minnesota man to be tried on allegations he was involved in a World War II massacre of civilians.
by The Associated Press

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