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Armed robbery suspect fatally shot by store employee

Authorities say two suspects attempted to rob Princess Liquors in Maplewood and assaulted an employee. Another worker confronted the suspects and fired a gun, killing one of them.
by The Associated Press

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What happens when suburban police departments don't have enough money?

What happens when suburban police departments don't have enough money?

Small police departments struggling with high crime and low budgets tend to pay fast-food wages, may employ officers with troubled pasts and can miss out on opportunities to learn from mistakes.
by Patrick Smith

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Is hate speech free speech?

Is hate speech free speech?

Should hateful, disrespectful or bullying words be censored? Or is this free speech guaranteed under the First Amendment?
by MPR News Staff

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Police fatally shot knife-wielding man in Fairmont

Fairmont Police say two officers were sent about 2:20 a.m. Saturday on a report of someone being threatened at an apartment building in Fairmont.
by Associated Press

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Records: Las Vegas gunman was germophobe, possibly bipolar

Records: Las Vegas gunman was germophobe, possibly bipolar

After three months of investigation, police have learned more about Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock, but have still not answered key questions.
by Associated Press

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Minneapolis says it's ready to keep Super Bowl safe

Minneapolis says it's ready to keep Super Bowl safe

The city's police and fire leaders recently briefed new members of the Minneapolis City Council on plans to keep the peace and respond to any emergencies during Super Bowl week.
by Brandt Williams

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After 30 years, a new push to find a missing Minnesota woman

After 30 years, a new push to find a missing Minnesota woman

Susan Swedell was last seen at a gas station in Lake Elmo in January of 1988. Now, Washington county officials are working with state investigators to re-examine the case.
by Nina Moini

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Las Vegas police: No other suspects in October massacre, and no motive

Las Vegas police: No other suspects in October massacre, and no motive

The lack of a motive and other suspects persisted despite looking into nearly 2,000 leads and sifting through thousands of hours of video, police say in a newly released investigation report.

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