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Noor trial: Emotions swell as court hears Ruszczyk's voice on tape

Noor trial: Emotions swell as court hears Ruszczyk's voice on tape

Prosecutors for the first time in court played the 911 recordings of Justine Ruszczyk as they continued to present their case against former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor in her killing.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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50 years since Bob Dylan released 'Nashville Skyline'

When the album came out, people were shocked to hear how different Dylan's voice sounded. He attributed the change to having temporarily quit smoking.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Noor trial: Sounds, figures, fears surface in first day of testimony

Noor trial: Sounds, figures, fears surface in first day of testimony

Was there a thump outside the police squad before Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor shot 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk? It's a key question that surfaced Tuesday during opening statements in the ex-officer's trial.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Virginia beats Texas Tech to win 1st NCAA title

Virginia beats Texas Tech to win 1st NCAA title

Led by De'Andre Hunter and his NBA-ready game, the Cavaliers turned themselves into national champions Monday night, holding off tenacious, ferocious Texas Tech for an 85-77 overtime win -- a scintillating victory that came 388 days after a crushing setback that might have sunk a lesser team for years.
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Deal sends message to drivers: Prepare to put phone down

Deal sends message to drivers: Prepare to put phone down

After many years of debating cellphone use by drivers, Minnesota lawmakers are poised to make it illegal to hold a device while operating a car.
by Brian Bakst

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JazzMN Orchestra celebrates 20 years

The orchestra performs Monday night at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. The concert will be the last one led by founder and artistic director Doug Snapp.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Argosy's demise may worsen Minnesota's psychologist shortage

Argosy's demise may worsen Minnesota's psychologist shortage

For-profit Argosy University once trained roughly a fifth of Minnesota's licensed psychologists. Its sudden closing has left students stranded and local mental health leaders worried about how to meet an already widening demand for psychologists in Minnesota.
by Alisa Roth

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What does 'Medicare for All' mean to potential 2020 voters?

What does 'Medicare for All' mean to potential 2020 voters?

Many of the Democratic presidential candidates back a plan to enhance and expand Medicare coverage. Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is not among them.
by Mark Zdechlik

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