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Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing

Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing

Minnesota's Court of Appeals has upheld Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd.
by The Associated Press

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Pivotal week as flood levels rise on major Minnesota rivers

Pivotal week as flood levels rise on major Minnesota rivers

Rivers around the region are about to edge into major flood levels, with some of the most serious flooding in years around Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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Winter effects linger on lawns: Unsightly mold and gnawed trees

Winter effects linger on lawns: Unsightly mold and gnawed trees

The deep winter snow melting away is revealing some unsightly effects on lawns. Snow mold and animal damage to trees and shrubs have many homeowners wondering what to do.
by Dan Gunderson

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As river rises, St. Paul to close stretch of Shepard/Warner Road

As river rises, St. Paul to close stretch of Shepard/Warner Road

The city of St. Paul plans to temporarily close a stretch of Shepard/Warner Road on Sunday, as the adjacent Mississippi River threatens to flood the route to and from downtown.
by Andrew Krueger

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As flood prep nears completion, Minnesota communities wait for rivers to rise

As flood prep nears completion, Minnesota communities wait for rivers to rise

The forecasts have been heeded, much of the advance work is done — and for communities and residents along rising rivers in Minnesota, it’s now a matter of waiting out the high water.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Brooklyn Center man mauled to death in dog attack

Responding to a 911 call early Thursday afternoon, police saw four American pit bull terriers attacking the man, 22, outside his home. Police say the incident remains under investigation and it’s too soon to say whether prosecutors will file criminal charges.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis pays $9 million to settle Chauvin excessive force suits

Minneapolis pays $9 million to settle Chauvin excessive force suits

John Pope and Zoya Code sued the city last year, alleging Derek Chauvin kneeled on their necks in separate incidents in 2017. Chauvin killed George Floyd in 2020 using a similar restraint. Chief Brian O’Hara said Chauvin’s badge number has been “destroyed.”
by Matt Sepic

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