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Fargo police chief apologizes for mistakes in AI-aided arrest

Fargo police chief apologizes for mistakes in AI-aided arrest

Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolksi said photos from fake ID cards, not surveillance photos, were linked by AI to Tennessee woman Angela Lipps, who was held in custody for almost six months last year before charges against her were dropped.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Great Lakes shipping season starts up again in Duluth port

Great Lakes shipping season starts up again in Duluth port

The Soo Locks, which connect Lake Superior to the lower Great Lakes, open at 12:01 a.m. on March 25, signaling the start of another shipping season on the lakes.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota sues feds for evidence in ICE shootings

Minnesota sues feds for evidence in ICE shootings

The state claims in the lawsuit that federal officials have repeatedly declined to share evidence in these shootings and ignored their requests.
by Sarah Thamer and Matt Sepic

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Fire officials: No evidence of arson in fire that killed hockey journalist Jessi Pierce and her 3 children

Fire officials in White Bear Lake say they do not suspect arson in the house fire over the weekend that killed longtime Minnesota hockey reporter Jessi Pierce and her three young children.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Cloud City Council nixes resolution affirming broad support of law enforcement

St. Cloud City Council nixes resolution affirming broad support of law enforcement

Several council members questioned the intent and timing of the resolution. St. Cloud saw a large U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in recent months, and some residents have spoken out about being targeted and detained by ICE.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals

Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals

An updated Medicare software system is holding up millions of dollars in payments to rural hospitals already struggling to pay the bills. Some hospital officials warn the holdup could shut them down in weeks if it’s not resolved soon.
by Erica Zurek

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Rural Minnesota populations are growing, for now

Rural Minnesota populations are growing, for now

A new report from The Center for Rural Policy and Development finds that while populations are growing in rural Minnesota because of migration, aging populations mean that new trend might not last very long.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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As winters warm, Minnesotans grapple with climate grief

As winters warm, Minnesotans grapple with climate grief

Winters in Minnesota are warming faster than any other season. That’s jeopardizing seasonal traditions in the state — and mental health experts say that takes a toll on mental health.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Tens of thousands expected for No Kings national flagship rally in St. Paul

Tens of thousands expected for No Kings national flagship rally in St. Paul

The St. Paul event — featuring local officials and activists alongside nationally known figures such as Jane Fonda, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen and Sen. Bernie Sanders — is slated to be a flagship event on a day of thousands of gatherings across the country protesting Trump administration policies.
by Nicole Ki and MPR News Staff

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Minn. House votes to repeal César Chavez Day following rape allegations

Minn. House votes to repeal César Chavez Day following rape allegations

Following allegations that the late labor leader sexually abused women and girls, state lawmakers said they would work quickly to repeal a Minnesota law honoring César Chavez.
by Dana Ferguson

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