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BCA details latest officer-involved Mpls. police shooting

BCA details latest officer-involved Mpls. police shooting

State authorities Thursday named the Minneapolis officers involved in Monday's fatal confrontation with a suspect police say was shot while stabbing another man.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul taps assistant to be interim police chief

St. Paul taps assistant to be interim police chief

Assistant Chief Kathy Wuorinen will be the force's interim leader while the city looks for a permanent replacement for retiring Police Chief Tom Smith, Mayor Chris Coleman said Thursday.
by Riham Feshir

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Teen faces felony in Metro Transit driver assault

The charge comes days after the boy allegedly hit the bus driver after the driver told him and a group of other teenagers at Southdale mall in Edina they couldn't board the bus.
by Riham Feshir

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NAACP demands new probe of Jamar Clark police shooting

NAACP demands new probe of Jamar Clark police shooting

The Minneapolis NAACP head wants a special prosecutor. The woman who was injured the night Clark was shot disputed the prosecutor's narrative justifying the shooting.
by MPR News Staff

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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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