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Prison officer hiring push is on, but jobs aren't easy to fill

Prison officer hiring push is on, but jobs aren't easy to fill

Help is wanted inside Minnesota's prisons. But here and across the country, the qualified applicant pools are getting shallower for open corrections officer positions.
by Brian Bakst

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New posthumous release highlights Prince 'Originals'

The album is comprised of 15 songs that Prince wrote for other artists, from "Manic Monday" to "Jungle Love."
by Phil Picardi

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Prosecutors detail strategy, challenges of Noor case

Prosecutors detail strategy, challenges of Noor case

Hennepin County prosecutors outlined why they believe the charges are appropriate, and the challenges in prosecuting police officers.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota fifth graders, dads head to Washington to lobby on climate change

Minnesota fifth graders, dads head to Washington to lobby on climate change

The Edina girls will participate in a conference organized by Citizens' Climate Lobby, which is pushing Congress to enact a carbon fee and dividend aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Mark Seeley on thunderstorms and wet weather

Mark Seeley on thunderstorms and wet weather

Retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley talks to MPR's Phil Picardi about the storm this week that created severe thunderstorms and a tornado.
by Phil Picardi

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Taser use down in both Minneapolis, St. Paul police

Taser use down in both Minneapolis, St. Paul police

Data from other departments show Tasers don't perform as well as their manufacturer claims. But Twin Cities police don't measure Taser failures.
by Brandt Williams

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MNLARS soon to be replaced by VTRS

MNLARS soon to be replaced by VTRS

Big changes are in the works for the state's troubled vehicle licensing and registration system known as MNLARS. The new system also has a new name, VTRS.
by Tim Pugmire

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Art from invasive species creates conversations about conservation

Art from invasive species creates conversations about conservation

A traveling art studio lets people make paper with pulp created from an invasive grass. The artist hopes to spark interest in paper making and conversations about environmental issues.
by Dan Gunderson

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Noor sentenced to 12 1/2 years in death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk

Noor sentenced to 12 1/2 years in death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk

The ex-Minneapolis police officer was sentenced Friday for killing 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. The sentence was handed down after a series of emotional statements from Ruszczyk's loved ones.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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