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Capitol rioter who attacked police is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison

Capitol rioter who attacked police is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison

The judge said she wanted to make clear with the sentence that "trying to stop the peaceful transition of power and assaulting law enforcement officers is going to be met with certain punishment."
by Ryan Lucas

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Proposed change to MN's sentencing guidelines draws flak

Proposed change to MN's sentencing guidelines draws flak

A proposal to reduce prison sentences for felons who commit new offenses while in custody, on probation or supervised release is drawing harsh criticism. Several people — including some politicians — told Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission it would be a bad move, especially with reports of violent crime on the rise.
by Tim Pugmire

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Young Americans motivated to make change: AP-NORC, MTV poll

Young Americans motivated to make change: AP-NORC, MTV poll

A new poll shows that millennials and Generation Z Americans say they are more likely to be optimistic about the future and their ability to create change, compared with the older Generation X.
by The Associated Press

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Biden pledges 'whatever it takes' to assist tornado victims

Biden pledges 'whatever it takes' to assist tornado victims

President Joe Biden is pledging to do “whatever it takes, as long as it takes” to help Kentucky and other states recover and rebuild after a series of deadly tornadoes that he says left a trail of unimaginable devastation.
by The Associated Press

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Civics lessons for adults — on Instagram? Sharon Says So

Civics lessons for adults — on Instagram? Sharon Says So

Sharon McMahon, a Duluth, Minn.-based former history teacher, went viral when she began debunking myths about how government works on Instagram under the handle @SharonSaysSo.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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As anglers and hunters drop out, DNR seeks more sustainable funding

As anglers and hunters drop out, DNR seeks more sustainable funding

More Minnesotans are hanging up their hunting rifles and fishing poles. And that means less money for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to fund its budget. With the problem expected to worsen, the DNR is reaching out to the public for ideas to help come up with a more sustainable funding framework for outdoor recreation and conservation.
by Dan Kraker

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