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Two people injured in shooting that prompted lockdown at Mall of America

Two people injured in shooting that prompted lockdown at Mall of America

Bloomington police say two people were injured, but are expected to survive, after a shooting at the Mall of America on Friday evening. The shooting forced a lockdown of the mall for about an hour.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota’s second year of COVID, by the numbers

Minnesota’s second year of COVID, by the numbers

This arms race between a more virulent virus and expanding population immunity made 2021 a somewhat different experience than the first year of the pandemic — the differences leap out from the COVID-19 statistics. 
by David H. Montgomery

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Dozens protest fatal police shooting of Austin, Minn., man

Dozens protest fatal police shooting of Austin, Minn., man

Family and community members dispute the official account of the killing of Kouko Christopher Fiafonou, and are asking the Austin Police Department to release squad car video of the fatal shooting.
by Catharine Richert and Lorna Benson

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A Minneapolis writer invents new words to help us process our collective malaise

A Minneapolis writer invents new words to help us process our collective malaise

As we close the book on another strange year, we look to a new book for help understanding difficult emotions: “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.” Minnesota author John Koenig joined host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the power of words and examine some of his creations.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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As Duluth’s highest-ranking Black firefighter retires, efforts grow for more diversity

As Duluth’s highest-ranking Black firefighter retires, efforts grow for more diversity

After more than 25 years on the job, Duluth Assistant Fire Chief Clint Reff is retiring Thursday. When he leaves, there will be only one remaining African American firefighter in a department of about 130 people. Efforts are underway to recruit more diverse fire departments — in Duluth, and beyond. 
by Dan Kraker

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Three carjackers arrested after close call with toddler in St. Paul

Three carjackers arrested after close call with toddler in St. Paul

A woman followed home by carjackers in St. Paul told police she barely had time to get her child out of a car seat before the robbers drove off in her SUV on Tuesday morning. 
by Tim Nelson

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Suitcases and 12 grapes: Rituals promise travel and granted wishes

Suitcases and 12 grapes: Rituals promise travel and granted wishes

Countries throughout Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain have specific rituals for New Year’s, but in many instances, they’ve crossed borders.
by Vicki Adame

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BCA names officer in fatal Austin police shooting

According to the BCA, Austin police officer Zachary Gast fatally shot 38-year-old Kokou Christopher Fiafonou. The police department does not use body cameras.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota Jan. 6 defendant faces new felony charge

Minnesota Jan. 6 defendant faces new felony charge

Authorities charged Daniel Eugene Johnson of Austin in June with four misdemeanors, including remaining in a restricted building. Now the 29-year-old is facing a new felony count of interfering with U.S. Capitol Police during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
by Matt Sepic

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Suspected arson fire destroys Minnetonka Beach mansion

A multi-million dollar mansion on Lake Minnetonka was extensively damaged by a fire that sent two people to the hospital Monday night.
by Tim Nelson

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