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DOJ files complaint against Minnesota judges; St. Paul City Council hires law firm to represent city, mayor in sexual harassment lawsuit

In a rare move, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against multiple Minnesota judges over comments they made to the New York Times. And the Saint Paul City Council passed a resolution to pay for Mayor Kaohly Her and the city's defense in a lawsuit filed against her by Police Chief Axel Henry.
by Emily Reese

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Attorney General’s office charges nine people with Medicaid fraud totaling $3 million

For the third time this year — there’s a proposed merger involving major healthcare systems in Minnesota. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Attorney General’s office has charged nine people with Medicaid fraud totaling $3 million.
by Phineas Pope

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HealthPartners and Essentia Health propose merger; Budget shortfall for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Another proposed health system merger is poised to reshape Minnesota’s healthcare industry. Bloomington-based HealthPartners and Duluth-based Essentia Health announced today that their boards of directors have approved a merger plan. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system has been warning state officials it may have to close campuses around the state if its budget isn't shored up.
by Emily Reese

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Trump announces new $15 billion steel plant in Iowa that would use Minnesota ore

Republicans and Mesabi Metallics say Minnesota will have to reform its permitting process if it wants a larger slice of the steel manufacturing pie. Meanwhile, a judge heard arguments from lawyers who want to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to end Minnesota’s policy on trans athletes
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Police charge man in Roseville kidnapping; New Richland flooding

Authorities have detained and charged a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman last week. And teams of state and federal officials will begin assessing the damage in New Richland later this week after the southern Minnesota community was hit by heavy flooding more than a week ago.
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Detroit Lakes school board to discuss district policy aimed at banning rainbow symbols on school grounds

It’s the next step in a monthslong saga about rainbow “safe space” stickers that some teachers display on campus. They’re meant to show the classroom is a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ students.
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St. Paul police chief will stay in his job during lawsuit against mayor

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is suing Mayor Kaohly Her for sexual harassment. And the man convicted in federal court of murdering former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark is now preparing for a state trial.
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Minnesota's annual school tests could change; Flooded homes face total loss

And a Minnesota nonprofit accused of defrauding food assistance programs for children is set to dissolve and pay the state more than eighteen million dollars. Meanwhile, New Richland city officials say at least ten to 12 homes in the small southern Minnesota community are expected to be total losses from last weekend’s flooding.
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St. Paul mayor declines comment on lawsuit; Gas prices are down slightly but still up year-over-year

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her declined comment today when asked about the lawsuit filed against her by Police Chief Axel Henry. And gas and diesel prices in Minnesota have been flat or slightly falling over the past couple days.
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St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is suing Mayor Kaohly Her for sexual harassment. The lawsuit comes on the heels of an outside investigation of the DFL mayor. In other news, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension set new guidelines Wednesday to help law enforcement agencies take a more victim-centered and consistent approach to investigating sexual assault cases.
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