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BCA: Jamar Clark shooting probe done; findings sent to prosecutors

BCA: Jamar Clark shooting probe done; findings sent to prosecutors

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Wednesday it has completed its investigation into the Nov. 15 fatal police shooting of Jamar Clark in Minneapolis and turned its findings over to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
by Peter Cox and Riham Feshir

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60 years ago, Little Richard records 'Long Tall Sally'

60 years ago, Little Richard records 'Long Tall Sally'

The song was a follow up to his breakthrough hit "Tutti Frutti."

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Dayton's paid parental leave pitch sets stage for debate

Dayton's paid parental leave pitch sets stage for debate

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce says more companies are finding ways to offer parental leave. But it also says it's best to let employers figure out how to do that.
by Martin Moylan

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Beyond clergy: Ex-Boy Scouts tap Minn. law to press sex abuse claims

Beyond clergy: Ex-Boy Scouts tap Minn. law to press sex abuse claims

The Catholic Church hasn't been the only target of Minnesota lawsuits aimed at shedding light on a hidden past. Local Boy Scout organizations are also grappling with accusations of child molestation.
by Todd Melby

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Minnesotans wince as individual health plan costs jump under Obamacare

Minnesotans wince as individual health plan costs jump under Obamacare

Many Minnesotans who buy health insurance on the open market are paying a lot more this year than last and they're not happy about it. Stability, though, may still be a few years away.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Stinky 'corpse flower' blooms at U of Minn.

Stinky 'corpse flower' blooms at U of Minn.

Hurry on over to the College of Biological Sciences Conservatory to get a whiff of the notoriously noxious plant.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis weighs giving Harteau 3 more years as police chief

Minneapolis weighs giving Harteau 3 more years as police chief

Although she represents change at the top of the state's largest police force, some critics hold her responsible for a long list of ills.
by Tim Nelson

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States taking action to keep guns out of abusers' hands

States taking action to keep guns out of abusers' hands

Lawmakers and governors of both parties have supported bills stripping gun rights from those who have been convicted of domestic violence-related crimes or are subject to protective orders.
by The Associated Press

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