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Expected guilty plea for man in ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers case postponed due to hospitalization

Expected guilty plea for man in ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers case postponed due to hospitalization

A hearing where a Minnesota man was expected to plead guilty to hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” has been postponed indefinitely because he's hospitalized.
by The Associated Press

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What this week's winter wallop means for farmers across Minnesota and the U.S.

What this week's winter wallop means for farmers across Minnesota and the U.S.

In parts of Minnesota, farmers were relieved for a real cold snap that goes deeper in the soil to help kill future pests. In other parts of the state where producers have winter crops, the lack of snow is a great concern.
by The Associated Press

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The overlaps and differences between the Minneapolis police federal, state consent decrees

The overlaps and differences between the Minneapolis police federal, state consent decrees

The federal consent decree formalizes many policies that the police department put in place when the world’s attention was on Minneapolis after George Floyd’s murder in 2020 that are also in the settlement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
by Matt Sepic

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Data transparency and mediation top police reform priorities for Minneapolis consent decree

Data transparency and mediation top police reform priorities for Minneapolis consent decree

Major changes are in store for the Minneapolis Police Department. The City Council approved the terms of the federal consent decree yesterday. It follows a similar state-level agreement already in effect.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Lukas Levin

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In last address, St. Cloud’s long-serving mayor hails community support

In last address, St. Cloud’s long-serving mayor hails community support

Dave Kleis served nearly 20 years and oversaw major changes in the city, including new growth and changing demographics. He will step down next week when Mayor-elect Jake Anderson is sworn in.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Large fire destroys Minneapolis encampment

Large fire destroys Minneapolis encampment

A large fire destroyed an encampment in south Minneapolis on Monday afternoon, causing propane tanks to explode and sending a plume of smoke above the city. There were no reports of injuries.
by MPR News Staff

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