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Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association criticizes state Department of Corrections

Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association criticizes state Department of Corrections

The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association and the state Department of Corrections are each accusing the other of failing to work together on issues relating to county jail inspections. The association says its members supported a resolution calling on Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell to resign.
by MPR News Staff

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'Congress is in a coma.' Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House

'Congress is in a coma.' Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House

Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Trump administration pauses 5 wind projects off the East Coast

Trump administration pauses 5 wind projects off the East Coast

The Trump administration is pausing leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction on the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon. 
by The Associated Press

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NPR analysis shows skyrocketing number of ‘no-shows’ in immigration court

NPR analysis shows skyrocketing number of ‘no-shows’ in immigration court

More immigrants are not showing up for their mandatory immigration court hearings compared to prior years, an NPR analysis shows, allowing the government to order their immediate deportation.
by Ximena Bustillo and Rahul Mukherjee

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As Minneapolis Council member Andrea Jenkins retires, she reflects on ‘tumultuous’ time in office

As Minneapolis Council member Andrea Jenkins retires, she reflects on ‘tumultuous’ time in office

Council member Andrea Jenkins has called her time in office “tumultuous” — most notably in 2020 during the pandemic and the upheaval after the murder of George Floyd in the ward.
by Regina Medina

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