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Freeman: Probe of Ruszczyk shooting by Mpls. cop continues into 2018

Freeman: Probe of Ruszczyk shooting by Mpls. cop continues into 2018

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Thursday he has not yet decided whether he'll file charges against Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, that he's continuing to seek evidence in the case and the investigation will roll into next year.
by MPR News Staff

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Kaine's son placed on probation in Minnesota Trump protest

Kaine's son placed on probation in Minnesota Trump protest

Linwood "Woody" Kaine, 25, of Minneapolis, was among eight people arrested in the St. Paul rally in March. He pleaded guilty to a charge of obstructing the legal process.
by The Associated Press

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Thousands of Puerto Rico police owed overtime call in sick

Thousands of Puerto Rico police owed overtime call in sick

The increase in absences recently prompted Puerto Rico Police Chief Michelle Hernandez to recommend that U.S. National Guard soldiers help fill the temporary vacancies.
by The Associated Press

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In the wake of #MeToo, more victims seek help for repressed trauma

In the wake of #MeToo, more victims seek help for repressed trauma

Some local rape crisis centers and national hotlines that help victims of sexual harassment and assault are reporting a flood of calls at what is usually a slower time of year.
by Sarah McCammon

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Cities sue Defense Dept. over gun-check system failures

Cities sue Defense Dept. over gun-check system failures

New York City, San Francisco and Philadelphia said in court papers that the military's broken system for relaying such information helped spur the massacre of 26 people inside a Texas church last month.
by The Associated Press

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Swanson joins suit over repeal of 'net neutrality' rule

Swanson joins suit over repeal of 'net neutrality' rule

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson, a Democrat, said repealing so-called net neutrality rules would have a detrimental effect on consumer protection and may influence how internet users access political content.
by Brian Bakst

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Canadian orchestra launches probe after Dutoit allegations

Canadian orchestra launches probe after Dutoit allegations

The Montreal Symphony Orchestra said its executive committee on Saturday decided to have an independent, third party conduct an investigation following the complaint to "establish the relevant facts" and make recommendations on how to prevent sexual harassment.
by The Associated Press

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