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In New York Mills, the Great American Think-Off finalists debate to understand, not to win
For more than 30 years, the northwest Minnesota town of New York Mills has hosted the Great American Think-Off, a debate of big ideas between ordinary people. Contestants say it’s a model for civic discourse in polarized times.
As charges are dismissed, Moriarty defends decision to charge state trooper and criticizes ‘political circus’
In announcing the decision to drop charges against state trooper Ryan Londregan, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty criticized what she called a “political circus that has repeatedly tried to center Mr. Londregan as the victim.”
Minnesota Democrats split on war in Gaza, press for unity heading into November
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party activists endorsed U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in her reelection bid and voted on dozens of policy resolutions during their convention in Duluth. But fissures remain over the Middle East war.
Rochester police refer 4 teens for possible charges over racial slur on bridge
The slur was spotted and immediately removed by a Minnesota state trooper from the bridge over East Circle Drive in April. Photos of the slur circulated online, though, prompting community meetings and rallies in response.
Feeding Our Future prosecutor says juror was offered $120K to acquit
“This juror was terrified. This juror remains at risk for retaliation,” Judge Nancy Brasel said late Monday afternoon as she ordered all seven defendants detained pending a verdict. Jurors are sequestered.
Family members mourn fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell
Jamal Mitchell’s mother said her son had a “heart for people” and always tried to lend a helping hand to those around him. “I will never have another Jamal,” she said. “He's irreplaceable.”
Charges dropped against state trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Sunday she will drop charges against state trooper Ryan Londregan in the death of Ricky Cobb II. Cobb was killed during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last year.