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Two St. Paul council members reveal how they overcame deep divisions to pass cease-fire resolution
Late last month, the St. Paul City Council was at an impasse over a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. But then last week, they passed one unanimously, calling for a quote “immediate and permanent mutual cease-fire.” MPR News correspondent Catharine Richert sat down with council members Cheniqua Johnson and Rebecca Noecker to find out how the council found common ground.
Citing prosecution expert, defense attorneys say trooper Ryan Londregan ‘committed no crime’
Attorneys for a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a man during a July 2023 traffic stop allege in court filings that an expert whom the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office hired told prosecutors that the officer’s use of deadly force was justified. Trooper Ryan Londregan, 27, is charged with murder, manslaughter and assault in the death of Ricky Cobb II.
Police reform is coming to Minneapolis. Here’s what implementing the consent decree will look like
An independent organization will soon begin work to oversee the city of Minneapolis’ court-enforced settlement agreement with the state over Minneapolis police.
Minnesota Democrats weigh in on national IVF debate, push infertility treatment coverage
After Super Tuesday, candidates up and down the ballot are turning their sights toward the general election. And for Minnesota Democrats, that means casting a light on access to infertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization — or IVF.
How our first jobs shape the rest of our lives
MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two experts about how our first jobs as young adults shape our minds, habits and futures.