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Judge sentences three men to decades in prison in ISIS trial

Judge sentences three men to decades in prison in ISIS trial

A federal judge Wednesday sent three young Twin Cities men to decades in prison for their roles in a plot to leave the United States to fight for the terrorist group ISIS.
by Laura Yuen and Doualy Xaykaothao

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Officer charged in Castile shooting

Officer charged in Castile shooting

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Wednesday that he has charged police officer Jeronimo Yanez in the July 6 killing of Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.
by Tim Nelson, Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Ballad that made Rivers a star hit No. 1

"Poor Side of Town" was his first and only No. 1 hit and a sharp contrast from the music he was known for.

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A year after Jamar Clark's death, a flash of hope and the hint of change

A year after Jamar Clark's death, a flash of hope and the hint of change

Nearly 150 people gathered Tuesday night to remember Jamar Clark -- and offer hope that by keeping his memory alive, they might get a step closer to ending police shootings.
by Matt Sepic

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Photos: Remembering Jamar Clark, one year later

Photos: Remembering Jamar Clark, one year later

Nearly 150 people gathered Tuesday night near the spot in north Minneapolis where Jamar Clark was fatally shot by a police officer. They remembered, they reflected, and they continued their demand for prosecution of the officers involved.
by Evan Frost and Sam Harper

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Escovedo sings about mortality

Escovedo sings about mortality

He'll be performing Tuesday night at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis.

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Levy-Pounds focuses on criminal justice, jobs in launching Mpls. mayoral run

Levy-Pounds focuses on criminal justice, jobs in launching Mpls. mayoral run

Former law professor and Minneapolis NAACP President Nekima Levy-Pounds will formally announce her run for mayor of Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon.

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Men as Peacemakers wins prestigious Bush prize

Men as Peacemakers wins prestigious Bush prize

The Duluth-based nonprofit that works to end violence against women is one of three Minnesota groups recognized by the Bush Foundation for responding to complex social challenges in innovative ways.
by Dan Kraker

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Leon Russell dies at 74

Leon Russell dies at 74

Russell was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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