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Poll: Minnesotans largely feel safe, but Black women most likely to worry about safety
While the majority of Minnesotans reported feeling safe most of the time, a quarter of respondents said a fear of crime impacts their activities often or somewhat often. For Black women who responded, that number doubled to nearly 50 percent.
Straw buyer in Burnsville first responder shooting pleads guilty
As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors are dropping three other straw purchasing counts against Ashley Dyrdahl, who also agreed to appear in public service announcements to warn about straw purchasing.
St. Paul’s all-female city council has been on the job for a year now. What have they learned? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with this historic, young and diverse group about what it’s like to be a woman in politics today.
Senate District 60 primary results: 9 candidates running in election to decide control of the Minnesota Senate
The recent death of Minneapolis state Sen. Kari Dziedzic left a 33-33 tie in the Minnesota Senate. A primary for her seat set for Tuesday features seven DFLers and two Republicans. The primary winners from each party will face each other in a Jan. 28 election.
After second trial, jury awards $3.25 million to family of man killed by St. Paul police
A federal jury on Monday awarded $3.25 million to the mother of a man killed by St. Paul police in 2017. Kim Handy Jones, the mother of Cordale Handy, opted for a second trial in her civil suit after a judge sharply reduced the initial verdict.
Minnesota DHS commissioner steps down
Department of Human Services commissioner Jodi Harpstead announced Monday afternoon she’s leaving her role on Feb. 3.