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Jury seated in trial of 3 ex-MPD cops charged with violating Floyd's civil rights

Jury seated in trial of 3 ex-MPD cops charged with violating Floyd's civil rights

It took a single day Thursday to find 18 jurors for the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights. Opening statements are expected Monday.
by Jon Collins and Nina Moini

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Hennepin sheriff hit 126 mph drunk before crash; Walz calls on him to resign

Hennepin sheriff hit 126 mph drunk before crash; Walz calls on him to resign

Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday said Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson should step down after a newly released Minnesota State Patrol report said the sheriff was driving drunk at high speeds in a county-owned SUV before he rolled it on I-94.
by Peter Cox and Brian Bakst

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Art Hounds recommend tales for young audiences

Art Hounds recommend tales for young audiences

The Minnesota Children’s Theatre presents the world premiere of “Bina’s Six Apples.” A ceramics sale at Franconia Sculpture Park shows off the artistry of St. Croix Valley potters. And drummer Josh Lubavich of Duluth launches a solo EP.
by Emily Bright

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Jury selection begins in federal trial for 3 ex-MPD officers

Jury selection begins in federal trial for 3 ex-MPD officers

The federal courthouse in downtown St. Paul will be locked down tight this week, as jury selection starts in the federal trial of three former police officers charged in connection to the May 2020 killing of George Floyd.
by Jon Collins

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Formula shortages stressing out some Minnesota parents

Formula shortages stressing out some Minnesota parents

The shortages, caused by pandemic-related supply chain problems, are not widespread. But for some parents, the search to find formula can mean multiple trips to stores.
by Hannah Yang

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Minn. AG Ellison sues COVID testing operation over flawed results

Minn. AG Ellison sues COVID testing operation over flawed results

Minnesota’s attorney general sued two Illinois-based testing companies, claiming they issued false results or withheld data all together from people trying to determine their COVID-19 status.
by Brian Bakst

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A doctor answers questions on COVID tests, future variants and more

A doctor answers questions on COVID tests, future variants and more

As omicron continues to race through Minnesota, we all have questions about how to stay safe and what comes next. Dr. Melanie Swift of Mayo Clinic answered our Minnesota Now audience questions about the pandemic.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Nationwide study will examine the effects of regenerative agriculture

Nationwide study will examine the effects of regenerative agriculture

An ambitious new study aims to track the effects of regenerative agriculture on 1,000 farms across the country. Regenerative agriculture is a set of farming practices focusing on soil health and enhanced biodiversity.
by Dan Gunderson

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Some rural co-ops embrace renewable energy, keep rates flat

Some rural co-ops embrace renewable energy, keep rates flat

Although rural co-ops in the past have depended heavily on electricity generated by fossil fuels, some are now embracing renewable energy, driven by the falling cost of wind and solar as well as the demands of their green-minded members.
by Kirsti Marohn

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