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December 9, 2019 4:00 AM

In Minnesota’s fatal police shootings, less seasoned officers most likely to fire

An analysis of state licensing data by MPR News shows that police officers who opened fire in recent years were relatively new to law enforcement.

by Jon Collins

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December 6, 2019 4:00 AM

Annual show of British TV ads promotes community during a time of division

Organizers of the British Arrows TV Awards say political uncertainty in the U.K. led to a different approach to making commercials.

by Euan Kerr

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December 6, 2019 4:00 AM

A ‘good new home’ welcomes the formerly homeless

A new St. Paul housing project was conceived, designed and built by Native Americans. It aims to help their young residents with education and employment while honoring their culture.

by Martin Moylan

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December 4, 2019 9:01 PM

Walmart to stop selling Water Gremlin products

The fishing-sinker manufacturer based in White Bear Township is working to reduce lead dust leaving the plant under a court-approved plan. Children living with employees were found to have elevated blood lead levels.

by MPR News Staff

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December 3, 2019 5:41 AM

Catholic Charities to expand housing for homeless in Minneapolis

The nonprofit organization is acquiring the Augustana Health Care Center in the Elliot Park neighborhood. Catholic Charities will renovate the building to accommodate about 200 people who are chronically homeless.

by Martin Moylan

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December 2, 2019 4:08 PM

Minneapolis officer ordered back on the job after firing for punching handcuffed man

Officer Peter Brazeau was fired earlier this year for using excessive force in 2016. But an arbitrator reduced Brazeau’s termination to an 80-hour suspension without pay.

by Brandt Williams

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December 2, 2019 1:56 PM

Probe can’t determine cause of Minneapolis high-rise fire

Officials found the blaze was accidental, but they weren’t able to pinpoint the exact cause. Last Wednesday’s fire left five people dead.

by The Associated Press

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December 1, 2019 12:08 PM

Two children fatally shot, two adults found dead in Minneapolis

Police found two children with gunshot wounds in a yard, then heard gunfire. After several hours, SWAT team members found a man and woman both dead inside a home. Police said there’s no further danger to the public.

by Matt Sepic, Jon Collins and Emily Bright

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November 30, 2019 4:23 PM

Photos: Badgers beat Gophers to reclaim Axe, earn spot in Big Ten title game

The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Minnesota Gophers 38-17 on Saturday, winning back Paul Bunyan’s Axe, reclaiming the edge in a longstanding college football rivalry and dashing Minnesota’s hopes of playing in the Big Ten championship game.

by MPR News Staff