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Australians struggle to process 'shocking killing'

Australians struggle to process 'shocking killing'

In Justine Ruszczyk's homeland, where police shootings are rare, journalists and officials have puzzled over the circumstances of her death.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Minnesota Senate passes bill to combat opioid epidemic

Minnesota Senate passes bill to combat opioid epidemic

The legislation would raise $20 million annually from drug companies to pay for treatment and prevention programs.
by Tim Pugmire

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Roads remain closed by floodwaters; Minnesotans offer flood assistance to Nebraska tribe

Roads remain closed by floodwaters; Minnesotans offer flood assistance to Nebraska tribe

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community sent its mobile health unit to assist the Santee Sioux Nation with its flood recovery efforts, but doesn't yet anticipate needing to deploy closer to home.
by Tom Crann, Cody Nelson, MPR News Staff and Megan Burks

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Extremism appears to be on the rise; Minnesota has a tool to help

Extremism appears to be on the rise; Minnesota has a tool to help

The cases of three Somali-American Minnesotans who plotted to join ISIS drove state probation officials to develop a first-of-its-kind program to deradicalize extremists. The program's architect is now sharing his takeaways with law enforcement nationally.
by Tom Crann, Kyle Shiely and Megan Burks

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Hemp farmers, retailers pounce on market for CBD products

Hemp farmers, retailers pounce on market for CBD products

Applications to grow hemp in the state of Minnesota have increased steeply since the start of the year, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
by Nina Moini

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Expert: White House shouldn't ignore security threats from climate

Expert: White House shouldn't ignore security threats from climate

A group of former military and national security officials recently wrote a letter to President Trump objecting to the idea of a White House panel to dispute and undermine military and intelligence judgments on the threats posed by climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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The battle of Hastings: As Mississippi River floodwaters creep up, neighborhood shifts

The battle of Hastings: As Mississippi River floodwaters creep up, neighborhood shifts

What do you do when the road between your Hastings home and the rest of the world becomes impassable because of flood waters? Carve another one through the woods and pave it with wood chips, of course.
by Peter Cox

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