Wrongful death suit against Brooklyn Center police dismissed. Lawmakers table land transfer bill

A federal judge has dismissed a wrongful death suit by the mother of a man killed by Brooklyn Center police. And after fierce testimony, state lawmakers decided to table a bill transferring land from the White Earth State Forest to the White Earth Nation.

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Judge rejects wrongful death suit over Brooklyn Center police shooting

After fierce testimony, lawmakers pump the brakes on White Earth Forest land return bill

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