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Man charged with killing fellow resident at Minneapolis mental health facility

Man charged with killing fellow resident at Minneapolis mental health facility

Derek Faulkner, 31, is accused of killing 23-year-old Bryce Hayes and injuring four other people on Monday at a residential mental health facility in Minneapolis. Attorneys for Hayes’ parents are raising questions about why the suspect was admitted to the facility.
by MPR News Staff

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City of St. Paul releases full report from outside investigation of Mayor Kaohly Her

City of St. Paul releases full report from outside investigation of Mayor Kaohly Her

A St. Paul report released Thursday found Mayor Kaohly Her engaged in “offensive and inappropriate behavior” and created an “uncomfortable work environment” but did not substantiate sexual harassment or retaliation claims.
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Rural Voice: How to keep rural kids rural

Rural Voice: How to keep rural kids rural

How do rural communities keep young people from drifting away? At a Rural Voice town hall in Grand Rapids. Kerri Miller heard from parents, educators and town leaders about the challenges and possible solutions that could help rural kids stay in their hometowns.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Minneapolis council approves robotaxi regulation, mayor pledges veto

Minneapolis council approves robotaxi regulation, mayor pledges veto

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey plans to veto an ordinance narrowly approved by the Minneapolis City Council today that would require human monitors in driverless rideshare vehicles.
by Cait Kelley

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Police release names of 3 people who died in Minneapolis crash

Police release names of 3 people who died in Minneapolis crash

Police said the people who died were in a stolen Hyundai Elantra that was traveling at a high rate of speed on Southeast Fourth Street near the bridge over Interstate 35W when it collided with a semi early Tuesday.
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Fewer than half of Minnesota students meet math, reading standards as state weighs testing changes

Fewer than half of Minnesota students meet math, reading standards as state weighs testing changes

Minnesota’s latest school test results show little change in math proficiency and a new baseline for reading as the state considers adjusting its annual assessment.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Vance Boelter requests gag order on witnesses ahead of state trial

Vance Boelter requests gag order on witnesses ahead of state trial

Vance Boelter’s public defenders filed a motion for a gag order, requesting that all potential witnesses be barred from speaking about the case. Prosecutors said they have no objection — but say a gag order should also apply to Boelter and anyone speaking on his behalf.
by Cait Kelley

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