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Corruption trial beginning against Minneapolis officer

Corruption trial beginning against Minneapolis officer

Michael Lewis Griffin is accused of assaulting at least four people while off-duty after identifying himself as an officer, then filing false reports.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis cops shoot, kill man with weapon

Minneapolis cops shoot, kill man with weapon

Minneapolis police say they shot and killed a man early Monday morning who was stabbing another person. State authorities are investigating.
by Riham Feshir

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Minneapolis moves to ban plastic bags

Minneapolis moves to ban plastic bags

Under a new city ordinance, retailers can offer paper, reusable or compostable bags. They can either charge customers at least 5 cents per bag, or the retailer can pay the same fee to a litter cleanup nonprofit.
by Peter Cox

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As Nye's nears last call, patrons come to sing its praises

As Nye's nears last call, patrons come to sing its praises

After more than 60 years as a cultural landmark, an establishment that was all about singing and drinking is closing its doors.
by Marianne Combs

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Federal judge throws out complaint over Red River diversion

A group representing about 20 upstream cities and townships in North Dakota and Minnesota filed a lawsuit in 2013 asking for a cheaper project that doesn't flood farmland.
by The Associated Press

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Charges filed in fatal shooting at St. Paul park

Charges filed in fatal shooting at St. Paul park

Melvin Holmes Jr., 24, is charged with second-degree murder, aggravated robbery and criminal sexual conduct, according to the complaint.
by The Associated Press

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No charges for officers in Jamar Clark case. Now what?

No charges for officers in Jamar Clark case. Now what?

Many of the players in the drama that has unfolded since Jamar Clark was shot by police in those early hours of Nov. 15 have different ideas about what happens now.
by MPR News Staff

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Photos: Protesters take to the streets after Jamar Clark decision

Photos: Protesters take to the streets after Jamar Clark decision

Several groups protested in Minneapolis Wednesday after Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced he would not charge the two police officers who fatally shot Jamar Clark.
by MPR News Staff

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