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Man shot by police in Chisholm identified

When police tried to arrest Michael David Johnson, 38, the agency said the man "came out of the house with knives in his hands." State investigators also identified the Virginia police officer and St. Louis County deputy who fired their guns at Johnson.
by Matt Sepic

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For Earth Day, University of Minnesota Morris professor collects 'Prayers for a Feverish Planet'

For Earth Day, University of Minnesota Morris professor collects 'Prayers for a Feverish Planet'

University of Minnesota Morris professor Ann DuHamel put out a call for compositions inspired by climate change. She received more than 170 pieces from musicians in 35 countries and will perform some of them this weekend.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Parishes in Minneapolis, Bucha linked as Ukrainian Orthodox Church celebrates holiest of days

Parishes in Minneapolis, Bucha linked as Ukrainian Orthodox Church celebrates holiest of days

The Ukrainian Orthodox church in Bucha, Ukraine, where a mass grave held the remains of civilians killed during the Russian invasion, was built with help from a sister church in Minneapolis. Both congregations are marking Orthodox Easter this weekend — and celebrating the endurance of their faith.
by Tim Nelson

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FBI arrests Minnesota man connected with Feeding Our Future investigation

FBI arrests Minnesota man connected with Feeding Our Future investigation

Mohamed Jama Ismail has been charged with one count of passport fraud, following his apprehension by FBI agents Wednesday afternoon at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport. Ismail becomes the first person arrested in connection with the ongoing federal investigation into alleged food fraud and the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. The FBI first raided Ismail’s house and seized his passport in January 2022.
by Joey Peters

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Man connected to food fraud investigation held for false passport statements

A man alleged to be among the targets of an investigation into child nutrition program fraud in Minnesota is facing a federal charge of making a false statement on his passport application, according to a court document filed Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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Duluth police: Man killed aunt, uncle, 2 kids before killing self

Duluth police: Man killed aunt, uncle, 2 kids before killing self

Officials believe Brandon Taylor Cole-Skogstad, 29, was responsible for the killings of four family members at the home, where a family dog was also killed. No motive was given.
by MPR News Staff

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Five people found dead inside Duluth home

Five people found dead inside Duluth home

Duluth police say five people were found dead Wednesday inside a home in the city's East Hillside neighborhood, in what officials called an "unimaginable tragedy."
by Andrew Krueger

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Brooklyn Center public safety manager resigns after 3 months

Brooklyn Center public safety manager resigns after 3 months

David Zaffrann, who was hired by Brooklyn Center to lead public safety reforms three months ago, announced his resignation Wednesday.
by Sam Stroozas

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Lawsuit could let landlords seek money from state over COVID eviction moratorium

Lawsuit could let landlords seek money from state over COVID eviction moratorium

A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit challenging the eviction moratorium that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz put in place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Walz’s executive orders have long since expired. But the decision this month from a three-judge panel in St. Paul could eventually allow landlords to seek financial damages from the state.
by Matt Sepic

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