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‘Assure Kyle he did nothing wrong’: Edina sued after police subdue man in mental health crisis 
Kyle Moore didn’t threaten anyone or break any laws at Southdale Center. Even the police say that. Yet what began as a welfare check ended with officers chasing him down, shooting him with a stun gun, piling on him as he recited the Lord’s Prayer and ordering him injected with a powerful anesthetic.
A year after legalization, where you can and can’t smoke pot in Minnesota is still a little hazy
It’s been nearly a year since cannabis was legalized in Minnesota. But there’s still a lot of confusion as to where someone can legally smoke or vape marijuana.
Some Essentia Health nurse practitioners and other advanced providers vote to unionize
More than 400 nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives and clinical nurse specialists who work for Duluth-based Essentia Health voted Tuesday to form a union, the first time that so-called “advanced practice providers” have unionized at Essentia.
Minneapolis City Council releases plan for public safety alternatives
Council member Robin Wonsley joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the city’s first plan for public safety solutions that does not involve armed police officers.
One of the busiest wildlife animal hospitals in the world calls Minnesota home
MPR News guest host Nina Moini talks about how the North Star State is home to one of the busiest wildlife animal hospitals in the world because Minnesotan’s appreciate, respect and have compassion for wildlife.
Minnesota BCA releases case file on fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II by state trooper
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released a case file from the investigation into last year’s fatal shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II by a state trooper.
Delta‘s dominoes: CrowdStrike outage tumbles tech, strands thousands, prompting federal probe
Delta Airlines has canceled more flights in the last five days than they did for the entirety of 2018 and 2019.
Punishing people for sleeping and camping in public spaces 
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that gives local governments the right to criminally punish people for sleeping and camping in public spaces.
Meet the summer Olympians and Paralympians with Minnesota ties headed for Paris
More than 40 athletes competing in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games, representing various countries, have connections to Minnesota. Whether they live here, train here or were born here, here’s your chance to learn about the Minnesota ties at the Paris Games.