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Kansas newspaper says it investigated local police chief prior to newsroom raid

Kansas newspaper says it investigated local police chief prior to newsroom raid

The Marion County Record had been looking into allegations of misconduct against the local police chief just months ago, according to the paper's publisher, raising concerns about their motives.
by Danielle Kaye and David Folkenflik

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On heels of big state construction package, another $7.4 billion in requests await

On heels of big state construction package, another $7.4 billion in requests await

Minnesota lawmakers passed a record $2.6 billion public works funding package in May. Already they’re looking at a mountain of requests for next year, and leaders say the competition for dollars will be intense.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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Violent threats against public officials are rising. Here's why

Violent threats against public officials are rising. Here's why

A Utah man was killed by federal agents this week after making violent threats against President Biden and other officials. Experts worry that heated political rhetoric is leading to more threats.
by Lisa Hagen

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A visa program created to help law enforcement solve crimes puts immigrant victims at risk instead

A visa program created to help law enforcement solve crimes puts immigrant victims at risk instead

The U visa program was created to both help law enforcement solve crimes and protect the immigrant crime victims reporting them. But it puts applicants in limbo for years, unable to work legally.
by Tirzah Christopher

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