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St. Paul officer describes unwritten police 'code of silence' during federal civil rights trial

St. Paul officer describes unwritten police 'code of silence' during federal civil rights trial

Brian Ficcadenti testified during the trial of fellow officer Brett Palkowitsch, who is charged with violating the civil rights of Frank Baker. Ficcadenti said he regrets his actions the night he released a K-9 on Baker and his silence until now.
by Brandt Williams

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Innocence Lost: Searching for justice

Innocence Lost: Searching for justice

For the survivors of CTC abuse, financial settlements are only a start on the work that needs to be done.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Coco Fusco is haunted by history

Art Hounds: Coco Fusco is haunted by history

Interdisciplinary artist Coco Fusco looks at Cuba's place in global consciousness. Plus, a group exhibition on the theme of death and one artist's five year project cleaning up Lake Hiawatha.
by Marianne Combs

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Freelance wedding makeup artists push back against new state regulations

Freelance wedding makeup artists push back against new state regulations

Freelance makeup artists have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology over the new rules, which have already shut down some businesses and left others paying thousands of dollars in fines. The freelancers are also trying to change state law.
by Briana Bierschbach

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What happens when someone in St. Paul calls 911?

What happens when someone in St. Paul calls 911?

Amid record gun violence and homicides in the city, St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell has said he’s concerned about 911 response times.
by Nina Moini

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St. Paul gives Ford plant site development the green light

St. Paul gives Ford plant site development the green light

Mayor Melvin Carter and Ryan Companies said Tuesday the deal to remake the vacant 122-acre site in the Highland Park neighborhood will deliver hundreds of new homes and add $1 billion to the city’s $23 billion property tax base.
by Tim Nelson

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State honors veterans as Walz makes pitch for unity

State honors veterans as Walz makes pitch for unity

Military veterans from different eras and different branches of service gathered in Inver Grove Heights for the official state Veterans Day event. There was music and speeches from political leaders, but also some quiet moments when veterans reflected on their service.
by Tim Pugmire

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Two ex-governors help bring big bell to life to honor veterans

Two ex-governors help bring big bell to life to honor veterans

This Veterans Day was marked by the ringing of a Liberty Bell replica in Minnesota that’s been mostly quiet the last 70 years.
by Brian Bakst

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Climate Curious: Is burning wood for heat carbon neutral?

Climate Curious: Is burning wood for heat carbon neutral?

Many Minnesotans still use wood as either a primary or secondary source of heat for their homes. So, what’s the impact on carbon emissions?
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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