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Feeding Our Future judge limits convicted ringleader’s access to case documents

The judge presiding over the Feeding Our Future case is limiting convicted ringleader Aimee Bock’s access to confidential case documents after she allegedly directed her sons to send the files to reporters and elected officials.
by Phineas Pope

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MPR News investigation into MPD task force; Minnesota unemployment rate

A document obtained by MPR News shows that dozens of Minneapolis police officers worked with a previously undisclosed Homeland Security Task Force last year, which city leaders say is not involved in immigration enforcement.
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Adam Fravel's murder conviction upheld by state Supreme Court

The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld the first-degree premeditated murder conviction of Adam Fravel, who is convicted of killing Madeline Kingsbury. Three members of a Prior Lake family are facing federal charges for allegedly attacking a conservative influencer outside the Whipple federal building earlier this month.
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Minnesota looks to add more fraud investigators

More Medicaid fraud investigators remain in the mix for the state Attorney General's office. And the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after gunfire left one person dead and a police officer injured early this morning in Richfield.
by Emily Reese

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Widespread racial and ethnic disparities persist, according to new health inequities analysis

Gov. Tim Walz delivered his final State of the State speech Tuesday. The two-term Democrat had plenty of support from members of his party as he listed off the changes his administration has ushered through, but Republicans see his legacy, and the work of his administration, differently. Meanwhile, a new health inequities analysis released Wednesday shows widespread racial and ethnic disparities persist in Minnesota.
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Feds execute search warrants at Minneapolis daycares

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says today’s execution of search warrants at multiple locations across the Twin Cities is an example of state and federal agencies working together.
by Emily Reese

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Trump overturns ban on mining near the Boundary Waters

President Donald Trump signed legislation Monday that overturned a 20-year ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Meanwhile, a new study shows the number of wolves is growing on Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior, but moose numbers have dropped.
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Plane crash victim remembered; Minnesota lawmakers advance bill to help businesses

North Dakota state legislator Liz Conmy died in a plane crash Saturday. Her family, friends and colleagues are remembering her as a mentor and “a source of joy.” And a bill to help businesses affected by this winter's federal immigration crackdown is headed for a Minnesota Senate floor vote.
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At least 50 Minnesota group home clients have died since late 2022

A new investigation by MPR News and APM Reports found that at least 50 Minnesota group home residents have died unexpectedly in recent years. In 19 of those cases, the state investigated and found neglect had occurred. State law caps the fines for a maltreatment at $5,000. Some cases resulted in fines of just $1,000 — or no fine at all.
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Rising rent, tuition and grocery bills push more college students to food pantries

Rising grocery, rent and tuition costs are making it harder for many college students to afford food, and a growing number are turning to food pantries. More than 10,000 University of Minnesota students visited the U's food pantry last fall. Meanwhile, a bill introduced at the Capitol Thursday would change how suspicious deaths tied to domestic violence are investigated.
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