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Outrage around Jamar Clark’s killing by police has rippled through the last decade

Outrage around Jamar Clark’s killing by police has rippled through the last decade

It’s been 10 years since a Minneapolis police officer shot Jamar Clark, an unarmed 24-year-old Black man, during a confrontation. The frustration, anger and highly visible demonstrations led to changes in law enforcement policies and influenced future protests.
by Jon Collins

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Judge denies motion to dismiss Minneapolis suit against encampment property owner

Judge denies motion to dismiss Minneapolis suit against encampment property owner

On Thursday morning, a judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the city of Minneapolis against a landlord who allowed dozens of people to camp on a parking lot he owns.
by Nina Moini, Cari Spencer and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota property tax levies could rise by nearly $1 billion for 2026, state figures show

Minnesota property tax levies could rise by nearly $1 billion for 2026, state figures show

Preliminary levies around the state add up to $948 million more than what property owners paid in 2025. The increases could still get shaved down as local governments hold hearings to allow for public input.
by Peter Cox

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Man accused of killing co-worker with sledgehammer at Cokato business

Man accused of killing co-worker with sledgehammer at Cokato business

David Delong, 40, of Watkins, was charged with second-degree murder. Delong allegedly told deputies he did not like the victim and planned to kill her for some time.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Judge denies request to throw out city suit against owner of land used for encampment

Judge denies request to throw out city suit against owner of land used for encampment

Hamoudi Sabri’s attorneys argued in court Thursday that the city of Minneapolis can’t proceed with the lawsuit that seeks to prevent him from reopening another encampment on his property because the city didn’t include people who had been living at the encampment as a necessary party. The judge denied that motion.
by Cari Spencer

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Delays to energy assistance program predicted to persist after federal shutdown ends

Delays to energy assistance program predicted to persist after federal shutdown ends

The Minnesota Department of Commerce administers the energy assistance program for the state. The federal shutdown has meant a delay in that assistance. Even when the shutdown ends, the funds will take weeks to get into the hands of those who need it, according to the department.
by Melissa Olson

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Families plan lawsuit after former Stillwater school staffer charged with creating child sexual abuse material

Two families with students in Stillwater schools are planning to sue the school district, after a former employee allegedly took pictures of kids and used artificial intelligence technology to create child sexual abuse material.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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