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Former state senator sentenced; Annunciation shooting survivor's recovery progress

Former state Senator Nicole Mitchell has been sentenced to 6 months in jail for her felony burglary convictions. And the family of 12-year-old Sophia Forchas says she continues to make steady progress at recovery. The young student was critically injured in a mass shooting that killed two children.
by Kelly Bleyer

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Hundreds of people gather for Turning Point USA event at U of M

Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium for “The American Comeback Tour.” Monday’s event was originally scheduled to be hosted by Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder who was killed earlier this month.
by Emily Bright

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A Capitol security advisory committee is still working toward consensus on measures to fortify the complex

The Advisory Committee on Capitol security met Monday and heard about gun restrictions, screenings and other safety measures in capitols around the country. A professor at Minnesota State University in Mankato is catching heat for online comments.
by Jacob Aloi

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Walz pitches himself as ‘battle-tested’ leader in bid for third term

Gov. Tim Walz is pitching himself as a “battle-tested” leader prepared to face unpredictable headwinds from the federal government as he charges into his bid for a third term in office. Former state Senator Nicole Mitchell's defense team is asking the judge in her upcoming sentencing for leniency.
by Jacob Aloi

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Early voting starts Friday in Minneapolis mayor, city council elections

Early voting starts Friday in Minneapolis. The mayor’s seat and all 13 members of the city council are on the ballot. More than one dozen registered candidates are challenging incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey.
by Phil Picardi

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Minnesota state program fraud allegations; Using campaign funds for security

Federal prosecutors announced charges today against eight people for allegedly defrauding a state Medicaid program. And the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board gave political candidates more leeway when using campaign funds for security.
by Emily Reese

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Hennepin County will end automatic prosecution of low-level traffic stops

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office will no longer automatically prosecute charges that are related to traffic stops for violations like burned-out brake lights or expired registration tabs.
by Phil Picardi

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Clash over gun violence policies at the Legislature

State troopers are patrolling in Minneapolis this week following two shootings along Lake Street on Monday that injured 12 people. Republican and Democratic Senators clashed over how to respond to gun violence during a working group at the Capitol today. And leaders of Minnesota’s Department of Human Services say they’ve ended grant payments from a housing stabilization program to a hundred and fifteen service providers, which they believe were making fraudulent claims.
by Emily Reese

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