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Craig goes straight to Senate primary; The search for a new Minneapolis police chief

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig says she'll skip the DFL convention in Rochester and head straight to a Senate primary. Minneapolis city leaders are searching for a new police chief after Brian O'Hara resigned Tuesday.
by Emily Reese

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Minneapolis police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after allegations he interfered with investigation

Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara resigned Tuesday amid allegations that he interfered with an internal investigation. The investigation explored allegations that the chief had sexual relationships with city employees.
by Phineas Pope

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Court of Appeals gun trigger decision; Minnesota gas prices down slightly

The Minnesota Court of Appeals won't reinstate a law to ban certain gun trigger mechanisms. And gas prices were down slightly today after hitting a four-year Memorial Day high yesterday.
by Emily Reese

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Speeding drivers targeted in statewide summer traffic enforcement campaign

A statewide summer traffic enforcement campaign is now underway with officers, deputies and troopers across Minnesota placing extra attention on speeding drivers. The campaign is also targeting distracted and impaired driving, as well as seat belt use.
by Phineas Pope

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Attorney for ICE agent charged in road rage incident says 'there's more to the story'

An ICE agent is facing two felony counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon for road rage incident during the immigration enforcement surge. His first court appearance is Friday. And a judge has set a July 1 hearing on a possible injunction to stop Minnesota's ban on prediction markets.
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Feeding Our Future founder sentenced; Feds announce charges in fraud allegations

Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock has been sentenced to 500 months in prison -- that’s nearly 42 years -- for orchestrating what investigators say was the nation’s largest COVID-era fraud scheme. Bock was also ordered to pay $243 million in restitution. And federal authorities announced today they’ve filed criminal charges against 15 Minnesotans accused of stealing millions from federal programs.
by Emily Reese

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State park camping and lodging units nearly fully booked for Memorial Day weekend

As of late last week, the Minnesota DNR said fewer than 3 percent of state park camping and lodging units remained available for the full holiday weekend coming up. As in years past, the best odds for finding an open site are in northwest Minnesota — including Lake Bronson, Old Mill and Zippel Bay state parks.
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DNR identifies starting location, people of interest connected to Flanders Fire

The Flanders wildfire in Crow Wing County is now 95 percent contained. Authorities say they believe it was sparked by a campfire. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources it has identified people of interest in connection with the case. Good financial news for Target today -- the Minneapolis-based retailer saw better-than-expected sales in the first quarter.
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Red Lake Nation tribal band members vote for leadership positions

Minnesota lawmakers are giving counties and tribal communities $90 million to upgrade the old and inefficient technology they use to administer SNAP and Medicaid benefits. Meanwhile, Red Lake Nation tribal band members will cast votes Wednesday in an election for leadership positions, including tribal chairman.
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Flanders fire evacuation order lifted, campfire possible culprit

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it has located the origin of the Flanders Fire near the north shore of Flanders Lake. The fire started early Saturday afternoon and grew to more than 1,600 acres. Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang says individuals appear to have started a campfire near Flanders Lake on Saturday or the night before. Minnesota is being sued by a federal agency over a new state law banning prediction markets.
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