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Video shows jailer kneeing, punching handcuffed black man

Video shows jailer kneeing, punching handcuffed black man

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher on Monday released video of the 2016 incident, which happened before his term. Fletcher called the video "extremely disturbing," and said he is making changes, including appointing a new detention superintendent to oversee the jail.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota's solar capacity jumped almost 50 percent last year

Minnesota's solar capacity jumped almost 50 percent last year

The state's total solar capacity is now about 882 megawatts, enough to power over 100,000 homes, according to new Commerce Department data.
by Cody Nelson

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Snow strands hundreds in southern Minnesota

Snow strands hundreds in southern Minnesota

Hundreds of people were stranded in southern Minnesota during the weekend snowstorm, and some are still displaced.
by Marianne Combs and Matt Sepic

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Walz condemns Republican's remarks on gun bill supporters

Gov. Tim Walz is condemning comments by a Republican state lawmaker who said supporters of tighter gun restrictions need to be "kicked to the curb and stomped on and run over."
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Wind energy, tax breaks sought to bring Google to Becker, Minn.

Wind energy, tax breaks sought to bring Google to Becker, Minn.

The tax abatement request is one of the latest developments in the tech giant's proposal for the data center, which it says would bring new jobs and economic growth to the area.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'Black Identities' exhibit marks cultural shift for Mia

'Black Identities' exhibit marks cultural shift for Mia

Could the Minneapolis Art Institute mount an exhibit from its own collection produced entirely by black artists? Almost.
by Marianne Combs

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Lynx and Timberwolves lose, Wild win

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker about the week in sports.
by Cathy Wurzer

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