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St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center to get new name

St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center to get new name

After a quarter-century of hosting games, tournaments, concerts and conventions, St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center will soon have a new name.
by MPR News Staff

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Influential U of M public health professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations

Influential U of M public health professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations

Rachel Hardeman’s work catapulted her to prominence following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. A St. Louis researcher, however, says Hardeman copied her work. Hardeman denies it. A University of Minnesota dean told faculty on Monday that Hardeman will leave the U on May 14.
by Catharine Richert and Matt Sepic

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Marshall man claims ICE detained him for protests over police killings

Marshall man claims ICE detained him for protests over police killings

A Marshall man was detained by federal immigration authorities who claim he overstayed his student visa after it was revoked. However, he tells MPR News from the Kandiyohi County Jail that his arrest may have been politically motivated.
by Hannah Yang

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Police scanners in Minneapolis fall silent as MPD encrypts radio traffic

Police scanners in Minneapolis fall silent as MPD encrypts radio traffic

You’ll no longer be able to use a scanner or smartphone app to listen to police communications. The department says encryption is needed to protect the safety of officers and the privacy of crime victims, but some critics have transparency concerns.
by Matt Sepic

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Teen run over, injured while playing 'Nerf Wars' in Sauk Rapids

Teen run over, injured while playing 'Nerf Wars' in Sauk Rapids

The teen’s injuries were not life-threatening. The Nerf Wars game, in which high school students wage public battles using foam dart guns, has raised safety concerns across Minnesota for years.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minneapolis council member Emily Koski drops out of mayor's race

Minneapolis council member Emily Koski drops out of mayor's race

Minneapolis City Council member Emily Koski has dropped out of the mayor’s race, according to a campaign update Monday morning. In her announcement, Koski pointed to several different reasons for her exit, including balancing the rigors of actively serving on the council with fundraising and raising her children — and a toxicity in local politics.
by Cari Spencer

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