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Twin Cities women in prison for teen’s death are released under new felony-murder law

Twin Cities women in prison for teen’s death are released under new felony-murder law

Two women convicted in connection with a 2017 home invasion murder were released from prison last week because of a change in state law. Megan Christine Cater, 25, of Lakeville and Briana Marie Martinson, 27, of Prior Lake admitted taking part in the burglary of Corey Elder’s apartment, a judge found that they did not share responsibility for his murder.
by Matt Sepic

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Duluth council backs massive new hilltop housing development

Duluth council backs massive new hilltop housing development

The Duluth City Council has approved an agreement for a new hilltop development that could eventually bring 1,300 new housing units, up to $500 million in private investment — along with new retail space and public amenities — to the long vacant site of a former high school.
by Dan Kraker

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Columbia Heights City Council to vote on cease-fire resolution

Columbia Heights City Council to vote on cease-fire resolution

At a meeting in which community members spoke in support of a cease-fire for over an hour, the Columbia Heights mayor said a resolution is in the works and will be presented on Feb. 26.
by Cari Spencer

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Prosecutors want to temporarily restrict public access to trooper murder case documents

Prosecutors want to temporarily restrict public access to trooper murder case documents

In a hearing held Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court, prosecutors expressed concerns about inappropriate disclosure of discovery materials and reasserted the need for restrictions on the public’s access. 
by Jon Collins

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DFL fastracks fix on school resource officers using prone restraints

DFL fastracks fix on school resource officers using prone restraints

House DFLers are moving forward with a bill that allows school resource officers to use prone restraints on students but requires them to get training. A second hearing is set for Tuesday.
by Elizabeth Shockman, Clay Masters and Dana Ferguson

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Crisis nurseries ready to help support parents in tight spot

Crisis nurseries ready to help support parents in tight spot

Not every parent has a support system to help when life gets in the way, especially in an emergency. That’s where crisis nurseries can step in to bridge gaps in the child care ecosystem. Minnesota has different models helping bring relief in times of need. 
by Hannah Yang

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Talking Sense: How to spot AI-generated content

Talking Sense: How to spot AI-generated content

Fake news, pictures, videos and podcasts have quickly become more sophisticated with the advent of widely available artificial intelligence tools. Experts say the best tool we have to fight disinformation is common sense.
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