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Harteau: 'We will not tolerate acts of violence' following Clark decision

Harteau: 'We will not tolerate acts of violence' following Clark decision

The Minneapolis police chief said the department will respect peaceful protests but not allow people to occupy city buildings or light fires on the streets. Activists, however, took it as a threat.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Alan Cumming takes 'sappy songs' seriously

Alan Cumming takes 'sappy songs' seriously

Appearing at Orchestra Hall, the TV and film star wants us to listen to songs we'd ordinarily scoff at.
by Euan Kerr

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Hebda named archbishop of Twin Cities archdiocese

Hebda named archbishop of Twin Cities archdiocese

Bernard Hebda will be keeping his job running the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He takes over May 13 as the next archbishop.
by Tim Nelson and Riham Feshir

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Bloomington cops: Police fire killed man in 2015 incident

Bloomington police confirmed that their officers fired the shots that killed a 24-year-old man last year and that he did not kill himself.
by Tim Nelson

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Authorities ID man killed by Burnsville cops in McDonald's lot

The man shot to death by Burnsville police last week has been identified as 38-year-old Map Kong of Chaska. The medical examiner said Kong died of multiple gunshot wounds.
by Laura Yuen

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In Minneapolis, bellying up for ... tap water

In Minneapolis, bellying up for ... tap water

The concept, developed by two Minnesota artists, started as pop-ups across the country, ranging from an event at a North Carolina artists' space to a waterfront fundraiser in Chicago.
by The Associated Press

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BCA names Burnsville cops in McDonald's lot suspect shooting

BCA names Burnsville cops in McDonald's lot suspect shooting

The officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in a McDonald's parking lot, which led to the police-involved shooting. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating.
by Peter Cox

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Burnsville cops kill person with weapon in McDonald's parking lot

Burnsville cops kill person with weapon in McDonald's parking lot

Burnsville's police chief declined to provide details on the suspect or weapon but said the officers involved were unharmed and wearing body cameras. State authorities are investigating.
by Tim Nelson and Peter Cox

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30 pounds of opium seized from MSP airport passenger

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a news release that officers found the substance in the bag of a 35-year-old woman arriving from Laos via Tokyo.
by The Associated Press

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