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Judge scrutinizes force law passed after Floyd's killing
Standards governing the use of deadly force by Minnesota police rest in the hands of a Ramsey County judge.
Eight Minnesotans in court for taking part in Jan. 6 insurrection
Eight Minnesotans are among the more than 600 people charged with taking part in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. MPR News reporter Matt Sepic gave host Cathy Wurzer a rundown on who is involved and what’s happening.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's daughter on Tuesday said she would quit the real estate appraiser business following scrutiny over whether her mother used her influence to aid her application for an appraiser license.
Why is drawing with chalk on the sidewalk now illegal in Anoka?
In Anoka, drawing with chalk on the sidewalk is now against the law, thanks to a sweeping ordinance passed by the Anoka City Council. As councilmember Erik Skogquist explained to host Cathy Wurzer, the policy isn't aimed at kids in the street — it's actually part of a debate about private opinions being expressed on public property.
In 'Betrayal,' ABC's Jonathan Karl asks: 'Must the Trump show go on?'
The new book from ABC News' chief Washington correspondent focuses on how Trump worked to overturn the election — but Karl also has a message about the rally at the Capitol that became a riot.
Bodycams to put more eyes on Minnesota authorities
In one of the biggest deployments yet of law enforcement body cameras in Minnesota, more than 1,100 devices will go to the State Patrol, Department of Natural Resources and other officers starting next month.
Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill with bipartisan audience
President Joe Biden signed his $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law Monday on the White House lawn, hailing it as an example of what bipartisanship can achieve.
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader talks bipartisan effort to distribute hero pay
Minnesota lawmakers have spent months trying to come to an agreement on what to do with $250 million dollars in hero pay, or bonus, for state front-line workers, drought relief and COVID relief.
St. Paul initiative puts youth on city boards, commissions
Across the state, newly elected civic leaders are settling into their roles after this month's election. And so are 10 young people appointed to St. Paul boards and commissions under a new program called Youth on Boards.