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Bemidji police ask for help finding missing woman

Bemidji police ask for help finding missing woman

The granddaughter of a prominent Native American rights activist has been missing more than a week.
by John Enger

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Should felons have the right to vote?

Should felons have the right to vote?

This is an occasional college debate series hosted by Today’s Question where we invite debate clubs to frame, guide and debate the day’s discussion question in the comments. Positions taken by the debaters don’t necessarily reflect their views. As always, personal attacks aren’t allowed in this space. The comment thread continues to be open to…
by Peter Diamond

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Does the WHO study that categorizes processed meats as ‘carcinogenic’ have you rethinking your diet?

While doctors have long warned against eating too much meat, the World Health Organization's cancer agency gave the most definitive response yet Monday about its relation to cancer — and put processed meats in the same danger category as cigarettes or asbestos.
by Michael Olson

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Are police body cameras tools for transparency, or an invasion of privacy?

Today we reach out to the ACLU of Minnesota and the Minnesota Coalition on Government Information to ask about police body cameras. Are they invasive for the public? Are they holding police accountable?
by Peter Diamond

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Hwy. 100, I-494 southbound to close this weekend

Hwy. 100, I-494 southbound to close this weekend

It's shaping up to be a bit of a mess in the west metro this weekend with two major road closures. And surprise, surprise: Hwy. 100 is one of them.
by Nancy Yang

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Can public higher education be free?

After Bernie Sander's Chicago Tribune op-ed promoting free tuition at public colleges, MPR asks if higher education can be free.
by Peter Diamond

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Audit of police complaints board recommends major changes

Audit of police complaints board recommends major changes

The review includes recommendations for adding more civilians to the commission and removing the commission's two representatives from the St. Paul Police Federation.
by Matt Sepic

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Dayton orders inspections as oil train traffic jumps in downtown Mpls.

Dayton orders inspections as oil train traffic jumps in downtown Mpls.

Minnesota officials will speed inspection of railroad tracks and grade crossings in response to a jump in oil train traffic rolling through downtown Minneapolis, Gov. Mark Dayton said Thursday.
by Tom Scheck

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Man charged, but not arrested before killing Aitkin Co. deputy

Danny Hammond was going to be arrested when he was cleared to leave the hospital. Hammond had been charged six days earlier with numerous felonies after he was accused of threatened to kill his wife at gunpoint and wouldn't let her leave their home.
by The Associated Press

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Man charged in St. Paul mom's shooting death

Alvin Rudolph Bell faces charges of second-degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Sarah Wierstad.
by Jon Collins

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