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Police believe gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO has left New York City

Police believe gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO has left New York City

As the investigation into a masked gunman who stalked and killed the head of one of the largest U.S. health insurers moves into its third day, possible leads have emerged about his travel before the shooting and a message scrawled on ammunition.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota U.S. Attorney Andy Luger to step down ahead of Trump transition

Minnesota U.S. Attorney Andy Luger to step down ahead of Trump transition

U.S. Attorney Andy Luger is stepping down soon as the top federal law enforcement official in Minnesota. As is custom for political appointees, he’s resigning to make way for a yet-to-be-announced successor chosen by incoming President Donald Trump.
by Matt Sepic

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UnitedHealthcare CEO killing raises questions on security of top executives

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing raises questions on security of top executives

Local security experts say there are standard security measures typically provided to CEOs and executives in large corporations, but it depends on the company.
by Sarah Thamer and Erica Zurek

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As Minnesota school absences climb, lawmakers focus on possible policy fixes

As Minnesota school absences climb, lawmakers focus on possible policy fixes

Legislators spent months quizzing students, advocates and school leaders on Minnesota’s high rates of absenteeism. They’re eyeing systemic changes to get students back into classrooms. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minneapolis poet laureate Heid E. Erdrich presents official poem to the city

Minneapolis poet laureate Heid E. Erdrich presents official poem to the city

Heid E. Erdrich was honored at the Minneapolis American Indian Center on Thursday for her time as poet laureate. She presented her community-inspired poem, “Poem for Minneapolis/Bde Óta Othúŋwe/Gakaabikaang,” to the city at the event. 
by Chandra Colvin

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Stretches of Interstates 94, 494 to close this weekend in Twin Cities

Stretches of Interstates 94, 494 to close this weekend in Twin Cities

Drivers traveling on Twin Cities freeways this weekend may encounter detours. Interstate 94 will be closed east of downtown St. Paul so crews can remove a bridge, and sections of Interstate 494 will be closed in Bloomington and Richfield.
by Matt Mikus

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Minneapolis City Council fails to override veto on labor standards board

Minneapolis City Council fails to override veto on labor standards board

The board would have been made up of equal numbers of representatives for employers, employees and community members and would have advised the council on labor policies. The council’s initial vote on the board had been by a 9 to 3 vote, but it could not get the eight votes needed to override the veto on Thursday.
by Peter Cox

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