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Floyd killing: Judge keeps 1 murder charge against Chauvin, drops another

Floyd killing: Judge keeps 1 murder charge against Chauvin, drops another

A Hennepin County judge Thursday dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter remain, as do aiding and abetting charges against three other former officers.
by Brandt Williams and The Associated Press

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Hotel stays help dozens experiencing homelessness find more permanent homes

Hotel stays help dozens experiencing homelessness find more permanent homes

Hennepin County moved people, especially those most vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19, from shelters into private rooms in five hotels. The plan was to reduce crowding and protect people most at risk. There was another benefit: 56 people have moved into permanent housing since the start of the hotel efforts.
by Faye Williams

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Ramsey County moves forward with converting Bethesda Hospital to homeless shelter

Ramsey County moves forward with converting Bethesda Hospital to homeless shelter

The Ramsey County Board Tuesday unanimously agreed to move forward with an agreement that will allow the county to convert part of the complex into a 100-bed homeless shelter, blocks from the state Capitol.
by MPR News Staff

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Justice Department offers assistance to Minneapolis police

Justice Department offers assistance to Minneapolis police

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said he hopes the city takes advantage of the assistance offer, saying it could provide important support for training and policies.
by Jon Collins

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Court hears arguments in suit over Minneapolis police staffing

Court hears arguments in suit over Minneapolis police staffing

Residents who brought the lawsuit say the City Council's push to dismantle the Police Department has led to a wave of officers to seek retirement and medical leaves. And they say the lack of officers has made their neighborhoods dangerous. 
by Brandt Williams

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Anoka’s huge Halloween festival returns to its roots amid pandemic

Anoka’s huge Halloween festival returns to its roots amid pandemic

This year marks a century of Halloween celebrations for the Twin Cities suburb. While COVID-19 is forcing Anoka to rein in many of its traditions, the 2020 festival has not been canceled. Here’s what the “Halloween Capital of the World” has planned.
by Madison Moroder

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Sexual assault charges dropped against Renaissance Festival manager

Sexual assault charges dropped against Renaissance Festival manager

Jury selection had been set to start Monday in the trial of Carr L. Hagerman, 62. Scott County prosecutors say he raped a freelance photographer on the Renaissance Festival grounds in September 2017.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis chief will try to make do with fewer officers in 2021

Minneapolis chief will try to make do with fewer officers in 2021

Medaria Arradondo told members of the city’s budget committee that shrinking ranks will force the department to more narrowly focus its crime fighting strategy next year.
by Brandt Williams

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