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Former Mayo doctor charged with fatally poisoning wife

Connor Bowman is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of his wife, Betty, who also worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
by Catharine Richert

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At least 6 killed in 4 weekend crashes across Minnesota

The fatal accidents included crashes in west-central Minnesota, the Iron Range, Wabasha County in the southeast and St. Michael, northwest of the Twin Cities
by MPR News Staff

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New DNR EagleCam unlikely for 2024, but potential for a pair of live feeds in 2025

New DNR EagleCam unlikely for 2024, but potential for a pair of live feeds in 2025

Potential nest sites are selected, but there are still many details involved in site approval and installation of electricity and a camera. The DNR wants to be careful to avoid any work on a camera site after the end of the year so they don't risk disturbing the nesting birds.
by Dan Gunderson and Anna Haecherl

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Activists march to oppose new 3rd Precinct site

Activists march to oppose new 3rd Precinct site

As part of the National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality, protesters started their march at the now vacant 3rd Precinct. City leaders have said there’s a need for the neighborhood to have a precinct, but there’s been little consensus on a new site.
by Aaliyah Demry

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U of M police ask for help finding missing student

U of M police ask for help finding missing student

The University of Minnesota Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 19-year-old last seen leaving the 17th Avenue Residence Hall Saturday around 2:40 a.m.
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