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Minneapolis police often mishandled officer discipline cases, external report finds

A report released this week found that Minneapolis police often mishandled officer discipline cases. Meanwhile, if you use light rail transit in the Twin Cities — prepare for major changes with buses replacing trains. That will affect the entirety of Metro Transit’s Blue Line linking downtown Minneapolis to the airport and the Mall of America.
by Phineas Pope

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Justice Department asks for 2 more weeks before returning Renee Good's car

The Justice Department is asking a federal court in Minnesota for two more weeks to return the car seized after Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis in January. Meanwhile, a provider trade group is alleging that the Minnesota Department of Human Services is intentionally dismantling a social services program.
by Phineas Pope

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Target Field concessions workers union, employer expected to bargain Tuesday

Friday is the start of voting for the primary election. Meanwhile, the union representing concessions workers at Target Field and their employer, Delaware North, are expected to be back at the bargaining table Tuesday.
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Federal judge tosses DOJ subpoenas targeting Gov. Tim Walz and other Minnesota leaders

A federal judge has tossed out U.S. Justice Department subpoenas targeting Gov. Tim Walz and other state and local leaders. The subpoenas were part of a criminal investigation into whether state officials were obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Judge Patrick Schiltz called them an “unlawful and unethical use of the grand jury process.”
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota veterinarians fear New World screwworm could make it's way to Minnesota

A gruesome parasite has recently infiltrated cattle and pets in Texas and New Mexico. Now, Minnesota veterinarians worry it could make its way into the state. New World screwworm is a fly that lays its worm larvae inside animals.
by Phineas Pope

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Juneteenth celebrations across Minnesota commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.

Juneteenth celebrations across Minnesota are marking the state and national holiday Friday, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. That includes the ANIKA Foundation’s 5th annual Juneteenth celebration at the state Capitol in St. Paul.
by Phineas Pope

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Job numbers; Drought numbers

While we’ve had showers and storms across Minnesota over the past week -- that rain has not been enough to keep drought conditions from expanding.
by Emily Reese

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