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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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Health insurers say dialysis clinics are scamming them

Health insurers say dialysis clinics are scamming them

Some health insurers allege that for-profit dialysis companies are steering patients from government health plans to commercial insurance just because it helps their bottom lines.
by Martin Moylan

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ISIS case defendants face sentencing this week

ISIS case defendants face sentencing this week

The federal government is calling for sentences ranging from three to 40 years, while their lawyers and family are asking for lighter time and rehabilitation.
by Laura Yuen

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The late Leonard Cohen wrote music to the end

The late Leonard Cohen wrote music to the end

Today's Morning Edition music is from Leonard Cohen with "It Seemed the Better Way" from his final album "You Want It Darker" which was released last month.
by MPR News Staff

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