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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a non-fatal shooting for a use-of-force incident involving a 23-year-old man who was shot by an undercover officer in Granite Falls.
Charges in Madeline Kingsbury killing raised to first-degree murder
A Winona County grand jury has returned first-degree murder charges against Adam Fravel, the man arrested and charged earlier this year in connection with Kingsbury’s killing, the county prosecutor’s office said Monday.
The Department of Revenue finished processing the rebate checks — here's what you need to know
The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Monday it’s finished processing the one-time tax rebate payments. It sent just over 2 million direct deposits and paper checks — totaling nearly a billion dollars — to eligible Minnesotans over the last 45 days.
Minneapolis City Council rejects MPD officer's workers' comp claim
A committee of the Minneapolis City Council has rejected the $145,000 workers' compensation claim of a police officer who beat a man during unrest following the killing of George Floyd.
Guilty plea expected in 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slipper theft
A Minnesota man charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the Wizard of Oz is expected to plead guilty next week.
Costs spike for Minnesota governor’s mansion upgrades
Anticipated costs for a renovation to the state-owned Minnesota governor’s residence have grown by 80 percent from an earlier project budget. A state agency is seeking feedback from lawmakers.
Mayo Clinic part of new nationwide health innovation network
The Mayo Clinic Platform is one of more than a dozen initial spokes in a new nationwide health network. Dr. John Halamka said Mayo was chosen for its work using data and augmented intelligence to help find cures for patients.
1 dead, 6 injured in crash involving Metro Transit bus
Authorities say one person died and six others were injured in a crash involving a Metro Transit bus and a pickup truck late Sunday in Minneapolis.