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Final three defendants plead guilty in Minnesota murder case taken away from local prosecutor

Final three defendants plead guilty in Minnesota murder case taken away from local prosecutor

In a plea agreement, Erick Haynes pleaded guilty Monday to one count of first-degree murder in the 2022 death of Zaria McKeever. Eriana Haynes and Tavion James pleaded guilty to one count each of aiding an offender after the fact for helping to cover up the shooting.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections take place Tuesday 

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections take place Tuesday 

The six member nations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe are voting in primary elections Tuesday. Two candidates from each race for leadership positions will advance to the general election in June. 
by Melissa Olson

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Protest vote over Biden's handling of Gaza lands in Wisconsin

Protest vote over Biden's handling of Gaza lands in Wisconsin

Following campaigns in other states, Wisconsin primary voters who feel President Biden has been too supportive of Israeli military actions in Gaza are using a choice on their ballots to voice their discontent.
by Chuck Quirmbach

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High nitrate levels in southeastern Minnesota prompt aid plan at state Capitol

High nitrate levels in southeastern Minnesota prompt aid plan at state Capitol

Gov. Tim Walz and state lawmakers are discussing ways to address water with elevated levels of nitrate in southeastern Minnesota. The attention comes following the EPA’s formal request that state agencies address the contamination in eight counties. 
by Clay Masters

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Advisory panel narrows field for two Minnesota Supreme Court justice seats

Advisory panel narrows field for two Minnesota Supreme Court justice seats

A merit selection panel advanced six candidates for the seats due to come open in coming months. Gov. Tim Walz will have the final say on which two candidates will be appointed to the court.
by Dana Ferguson

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Trump's social media stock tumbles, erasing early gains

Trump's social media stock tumbles, erasing early gains

Stock in the parent company of former president Donald Trump's social media platform sank on Monday, after the company reported losing $58 million last year. That erased last week's market gains.
by Scott Horsley

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Inside Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments over felon voting law

Inside Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments over felon voting law

For the second time in recent years, the Minnesota Supreme Court is examining laws that dictate when people convicted of felonies are allowed back in the voting booth.
by Cathy Wurzer, Dana Ferguson (NPR) and Alanna Elder

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