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DOJ lawsuit, federal consent decree with Minneapolis Police Department dismissed

A proposed federal consent decree with the Minneapolis Police Department is now officially no more. The order was expected after the DOJ filed a motion last week seeking to drop the suit. Minneapolis city leaders say they will continue to institute reforms mandated by the agreement.

Immigrant rights groups and advocates are pushing Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Legislature to continue funding MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented immigrants. They rallied outside the governor’s office Tuesday, chanting and holding signs that said: “We are not your budget cut.” The state extended coverage for undocumented Minnesotans recently, but Republicans say the program costs too much. 

Planned Parenthood North Central States is closing and consolidating eight of its 23 health centers in the region due to what it says are funding challenges and an under-resourced health care system.

The Minnesota Timberwolves could face playoff elimination Wednesday night in Oklahoma City. The Thunder lead the Wolves 3-1 in a best-of-seven Western Conference championship series.

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Judge dismisses Department of Justice lawsuit and consent decree with Minneapolis police

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