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Consent decree negotiations on MPD: 9 questions, answered

Consent decree negotiations on MPD: 9 questions, answered

Minneapolis and federal authorities say they’ll negotiate a consent decree around the findings from the Justice Department’s report on the Minneapolis Police Department. Here’s a look at what these agreements entail and how it might work for MPD.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota chief justice says departure opens new chapter for her, court

Minnesota chief justice says departure opens new chapter for her, court

Chief Justice Lorie Gildea spoke about her plans to leave the Minnesota Supreme Court in October as a renewal for both her and the court. But she says it’s not retirement.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota’s first Juneteenth as a formal holiday arrives Monday

Minnesota’s first Juneteenth as a formal holiday arrives Monday

A new law adds Minnesota to the list where Juneteenth is a formally observed state holiday. For this year, however, the celebrations will be mostly local.
by Brian Bakst

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Chief Justice Gildea to leave Minnesota high court in October

Chief Justice Gildea to leave Minnesota high court in October

There will be turnover at the top of Minnesota’s Supreme Court as Chief Justice Lorie Gildea steps down in October. It will mean all but one of the court’s justices were picked by DFL governors.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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