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Man in critical condition after confrontation with police

Man in critical condition after confrontation with police

A man is in critical condition after a confrontation with police on the 4900 block of Brooklyn Boulevard in Brooklyn Center Tuesday afternoon. Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek said the man apparently had a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
by MPR News Staff

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Dai Thao faces charges for unlawfully assisting an elderly voter

Dai Thao faces charges for unlawfully assisting an elderly voter

St. Paul City Council member Dai Thao is facing three criminal charges in connection with an incident at the polls in the November election.
by Tim Nelson

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Dispute over lieutenant governor job lands in court

Dispute over lieutenant governor job lands in court

A Ramsey County Judge heard arguments Tuesday in the legal challenge of Republican Michelle Fischbach's attempt to serve as both lieutenant governor and state senator.
by Tim Pugmire

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Where does Trump's travel ban stand?

Where does Trump's travel ban stand?

The Trump administration has revised and reissued its travel ban three times. The third and most recent iteration of this ban will go before the Supreme Court this spring.
by MPR News Staff

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Grand jury in Ruszczyk police shooting ready to hear cops' testimony

Grand jury in Ruszczyk police shooting ready to hear cops' testimony

The grand jury is scheduled to begin its work Tuesday as prosecutors decide whether to charge officer Mohamed Noor in the July death of Justine Ruszczyk.
by Tim Nelson

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Americans in ISIS: Some 300 tried to join, 12 have returned to U.S.

Americans in ISIS: Some 300 tried to join, 12 have returned to U.S.

Some have risen to senior positions, others died in the fighting and many remain unaccounted for, according to a report. Twelve returned, but none has carried out an attack on U.S. soil.
by Greg Myre

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Third-grader fires Maplewood cop's holstered gun; no one hurt

A gathering designed to build relationships between Maplewood police and some grade-schoolers nearly turned tragic Monday when a child got his finger on the officer's holstered gun and pulled the trigger.
by MPR News Staff

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9/11 conspirator sues Trump, claims 'psychological torture'

9/11 conspirator sues Trump, claims 'psychological torture'

The only person convicted in the United States in connection with the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is suing President Donald Trump over conditions at a federal prison, where he alleges he experiences "psychological torture" while kept in total isolation.
by Associated Press

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Letter about abuse cover-up belies pope denial

Letter about abuse cover-up belies pope denial

The Associated Press obtained the eight-page letter, written in Francis' native Spanish, and was told by both the victim who wrote it and by members of the pope's sex-abuse commission that Francis' top adviser assured them he gave it to the pope.
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