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Authorities say Vance Boelter likely acted alone in the suspected of killing of Hortmans

Authorities say the man suspected of killing a DFL state lawmaker and her husband last month likely acted alone. The Justice Department has not decided if it will seek the death penalty in the case.
by Phil Picardi

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell trial update; Minnesota small business funding

Witnesses are on the stand after opening statements today in the burglary trial for DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell in a Becker County courtroom. And more than 200 Minnesota small businesses will get a funding boost from the state under a wave of funding that goes out soon.
by Kelly Bleyer

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Jury selected in criminal trial of state Sen. Nicole Mitchell. Air quality alert for central and northern Minnesota

A jury has been seated in the criminal trial of Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell. Immigrant rights advocates rallied Monday outside Fort Snelling Immigration Court to raise concerns about ICE arrests.
by Phil Picardi

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Social media warnings; Minnesota K-9 unit helps with Texas floods

Starting next year, Minnesotans who use social media will see new warnings on those sites. And a Minnesota K-9 unit is heading to Texas to help with search and recovery efforts after this month’s devastating flash floods.
by Jacob Aloi

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State Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s felony burglary trial begins

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s felony burglary trial begins Monday in Detroit Lakes. The New York Times published an investigation on Saturday alleging Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group has used legal threats to silence critics including journalists, activists and medical professionals.
by Phil Picardi

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Minnesota special election; Canadian wildfire smoke in the forecast

Gov. Tim Walz announced today that a special election to fill the Minnesota House seat of the late DFL Leader Melissa Hortman will take place September 16. And another round of Canadian wildfire smoke is moving across Minnesota today -- and an air quality alert is now in effect for the entire state through Monday morning.

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Minnesota's DHS affirmative action hiring policy is being investigated by Trump administration

The Justice Department is investigating the Minnesota Department of Human Services to determine whether it has engaged in race- and sex-based discrimination in its hiring practices.
by Phil Picardi

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Capitol security; Flooding in west central Minnesota

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is renewing his call for increased Capitol security following attacks on state lawmakers at their homes. Officials in west central Minnesota say people wanting to help with flood clean-up should contact a service organization such as the Red Cross, rather than just show up.
by Emily Reese

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