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Minnesota man who assaulted four officers during Capitol riot is sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison
A Minnesota man who repeatedly attacked police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot, wielded a police baton as a weapon and stole two riot shields was sentenced on Thursday to nearly three years in prison.
BCA releases search warrant, new details in Burnsville domestic violence call
According to a search warrant unsealed Wednesday, officers responded to the house on 33rd Avenue, near Interstate 35E and Highway 77, on a call about an alleged sexual assault. Gooden fired at police with what investigators believe was multiple guns, fatally wounding two officers and a medic. 
Proposed wrongful-conviction bill would lower bar for new evidence
The legislation comes after a busy session last year that included a revision to the felony murder law, changes to the pardon law and added funding for conviction review units.
Minnesota lawmakers consider firearm reporting, storage requirements after Burnsville shooting
Lawmakers in both parties said they would consider changes that could deter incidents similar to Sunday’s fatal Burnsville standoff. But the path forward for the bills remains uncertain.
U.S. Navy names ship in honor of Master Chief James D. Fairbanks, White Earth Nation citizen
The U.S. Navy is honoring the life and service of a White Earth Nation citizen, dedicating a ship in his name. Chief Master James D. Fairbanks (1952-2011) joins a small group of prominent Native American leaders for whom T-ATS Naval ships are named.
Beyond the beans: Frogtown’s Flava Café brews hope, community support
Flava Coffee & Café, perhaps the first Black-owned coffee shop in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood, has been open for almost two years and coffee isn’t the only thing brewing. 
Law Enforcement Memorial Association providing support to families of slain Burnsville police officers
Details are still emerging following a Sunday morning standoff and shooting in Burnsville that killed two police officers, one first responder, and the suspected shooter. The Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) is one group providing support to the families of the officers who died Sunday.
Stop the Bleed training aims to create citizen first responders
Bleeding is the leading cause of death in traumatic injuries. Minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Minnesota emergency responders are on a mission to save lives by training a wide range of people to respond to traumatic injuries.