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Feds bust $21 million catalytic converter theft ring

Feds bust $21 million catalytic converter theft ring

Four Minnesota men appeared in federal court Tuesday on charges that they sold $21 million worth of stolen catalytic converters to buyers in at least four states.
by Matt Sepic

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Two killed, six injured when semi plows into slowed traffic along western Wisconsin freeway

Authorities say a semi that failed to slow for stopped traffic triggered a fiery pile-up crash that left two people dead and six others injured Monday evening along Interstate 94 in western Wisconsin.
by MPR News Staff

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Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer's withdrawal, desperate to end chaos

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer's withdrawal, desperate to end chaos

Republicans have chosen Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as their latest nominee for House speaker. This comes hours after Minnesota Republican Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew his bid amid opposition from Donald Trump.
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Investigators: Cause of Kmart fire undetermined

Investigators: Cause of Kmart fire undetermined

The city of Minneapolis said in a statement that investigators have finished combing through the building’s remains but were unable to figure out how or exactly where the fire started early Friday.
by Matt Sepic

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Bus with 'Dean Phillips for President' logos spotted along Ohio freeway

Bus with 'Dean Phillips for President' logos spotted along Ohio freeway

Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep Dean Phillips has not yet formally confirmed whether or not he’s running for president. But video posted to social media Tuesday shows a bus traveling an Ohio freeway emblazoned with “Dean Phillips for President” logos.
by MPR News Staff

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Ex-MPD cop gets 15 days for assault during Floyd unrest

Ex-MPD cop gets 15 days for assault during Floyd unrest

A judge has ordered a former Minneapolis police officer to report to the Hennepin County workhouse next week to begin serving a 15-day sentence for kicking and punching a man in 2020.
by Matt Sepic

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Judge rejects plea deal in fatal carjacking case

A Hennepin County District Judge rejected a plea deal Monday afternoon that would have given a man accused of taking part in a fatal attempted carjacking five years of probation.
by Peter Cox

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