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A Minnesota man whose juvenile murder sentence was commuted to remain jailed amid appeal in new case
3 days, 17 hours ago

A Minnesota man whose juvenile murder sentence was commuted to remain jailed amid appeal in new case

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota man yelled “Y’all don’t stop fighting” to his supporters after a judge decided Thursday not to free him from custody as he appeals his conviction in a gun and drug case that drew attention because it followed the commutation of his life sentence in a high-profile murder case. Senior Assistant County Attorney Cheri Townsend said the …

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Slim Dunlap of the Replacements dies at 73
4 days, 18 hours ago

Slim Dunlap of the Replacements dies at 73

LA Times  

Bob “Slim” Dunlap, who joined the Replacements as lead guitarist in the late 1980s after the pioneering rock band fired founder Bob Stinson, died Wednesday at his home in Minneapolis. Nicknamed Slim by Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg to avoid confusion with the guy he was replacing, the tall and gangly Dunlap played guitar on the Replacements’ final two studio albums, …

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Adam Pemble, AP journalist whose compassionate lens brought stories to life, dies at 52
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Adam Pemble, AP journalist whose compassionate lens brought stories to life, dies at 52

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Adam Pemble, an Associated Press video journalist who covered some of the biggest global news of the past two decades, from earthquakes and conflicts to political summits and elections, has died. He had this amazing ability to get anyone to talk to him on camera, which I attribute to the Midwestern charm he embodied throughout his life.” said …

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Here’s where police are being investigated for excessive force, discrimination and other allegations
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Here’s where police are being investigated for excessive force, discrimination and other allegations

Associated Press  

A U.S. Justice Department investigation into the Memphis Police Department after the beating death of Tyre Nichols found a pattern of unlawful use of excessive force and discrimination against the Black residents of the majority-Black city in Tennessee. In June 2023, the DOJ issued a report saying the police department in Minneapolis engaged in a pattern of using excessive force …

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The uncertain fate of federal investigations into police misconduct
3 weeks, 5 days ago

The uncertain fate of federal investigations into police misconduct

NPR  

The uncertain fate of federal investigations into police misconduct Federal consent decrees can be a powerful legal tool to reform local police departments. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Federal consent decrees can be a powerful legal tool to reform police departments. When former President Trump takes office again in January, the fate of investigations the Biden administration opened into police misconduct will …

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Yia Vang on how to prepare an abundant Hmong holiday meal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Yia Vang on how to prepare an abundant Hmong holiday meal

BBC  

Yia Vang on how to prepare an abundant Hmong holiday meal Lauren Cutshall Whether for a reunion, a celebration or a holiday, Hmong meals begin as assembly lines and end as celebratory feasts. Lauren Cutshall Vang runs one of the only Hmong restaurants in the US At Vang's restaurants, his dishes tread the line between rustic and refined: purple sticky …

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Minnesota man freed after 16 years behind bars for a murder prosecutors say he didn’t commit
1 month, 1 week ago

Minnesota man freed after 16 years behind bars for a murder prosecutors say he didn’t commit

CNN  

CNN — After serving 16 years behind bars, a Minnesota man was released from prison after a judge vacated his murder conviction for a crime prosecutors say he didn’t commit. “Nothing can give Mr. Barrientos-Quintana those 16 years back, and for that, we are so sorry,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said during a news conference Tuesday. And more to …

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A decade of racial justice activism transformed politics but landmark reforms remain elusive
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A decade of racial justice activism transformed politics but landmark reforms remain elusive

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Many activists like Bush went …

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Minneapolis Shooting: Police Arrest Man Accused of Shooting His Neighbor Following Reports of Racial Harassment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minneapolis Shooting: Police Arrest Man Accused of Shooting His Neighbor Following Reports of Racial Harassment

CNN  

A man has been arrested in Minneapolis after allegedly shooting his neighbor following months of racial harassment and threats. The victim, Davis Moturi, was shot in the neck and suffered fractures in his spine, ribs, and head. The alleged shooter, John Sawchak, has a history of mental illness and has been charged with attempted murder, felony assault, and stalking and …

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I Had to Start Saying No to My Rich Friend’s Expensive Outings. Her Response Has Been Infuriating.
54 years, 11 months ago

I Had to Start Saying No to My Rich Friend’s Expensive Outings. Her Response Has Been Infuriating.

Slate  

Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Dear Pay Dirt, I’ve been friends with “Mischa” for over 20 years, ever since we went to graduate school together. When we do actually get together though, we have a great time, and we still text/talk a lot in between, so it’s not like this is otherwise a dying friendship. If she doesn’t …

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Karl-Anthony Towns’ impact in Minnesota goes deeper than basketball as a promise is kept
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karl-Anthony Towns’ impact in Minnesota goes deeper than basketball as a promise is kept

New York Times  

BLAINE, Minn. — Not even 15 hours after having his socks knocked off by a trade that ended his nine-year run in Minnesota, Karl-Anthony Towns strolled onto Field 49N at the National Sports Center, a sprawling youth soccer complex that was playing host to over 300 teams from across the Upper Midwest for the Fall Cup. And yet, there Towns …

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Revealed: Walz struggled to deal with unrest after police violence
3 months ago

Revealed: Walz struggled to deal with unrest after police violence

Raw Story  

Reporting Highlights Behind the Scenes: Democrats portray Gov. The Trump campaign has also tried to cast Walz’s response to the 2020 unrest as weak and ineffectual, despite the fact that, at the time, Trump praised Walz for deploying the National Guard, calling it a “beautiful thing to watch.” In the end, Walz emerged from the 2021 special legislative session with …

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Lutherans in Walz’s Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season
3 months, 1 week ago

Lutherans in Walz’s Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season

Associated Press  

KENYON, Minnesota — Serving coffee after Sunday worship outside Holden Lutheran Church, Jeff Davidson said he remains anchored in the congregation his Norwegian ancestors helped found in 1857 among cornfields because it’s “very full of very supportive people.” An hour’s drive north in a tough Minneapolis neighborhood, Lizete Vega shared the same sentiment as she helped her husband prepare a …

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Minnesota motorist kills 16-year-old by driving into a crowd
3 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota motorist kills 16-year-old by driving into a crowd

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota woman who was involved in a sidewalk brawl in downtown Minneapolis jumped in an SUV and drove through the crowd, killing a 16-year-old girl and injuring five other people. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the 22-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder shortly after the events early Saturday. “However, we are thankful because it’s …

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NFL Week 1 Sunday: Lions win OT thriller, Cowboys dominate Browns and Caleb Williams has debut victory
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Week 1 Sunday: Lions win OT thriller, Cowboys dominate Browns and Caleb Williams has debut victory

CNN  

CNN — Another Sunday of NFL Week 1 action, another mountain of storylines to pick through after wall-to-wall drama. Stacy Bengs/AP Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescotts sits on the field after a play during the team's 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Arlington, Texas, on September 22. Cooper Neill/Getty Images New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard runs past …

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Takeaways from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s response to violence after George Floyd’s murder
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Takeaways from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s response to violence after George Floyd’s murder

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. “Governor Walz, his administration and Mayor Frey failed to realize the seriousness of the riots and the danger to Minnesotans if rioters were not confronted and stopped,” the Senate GOP report said. The state’s attorney general, Keith Ellison, who won convictions of the four officers charged in Floyd’s death, said Walz found …

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Convicted felon Trump dubbed 'law and order' candidate by Ohio Attorney General
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Convicted felon Trump dubbed 'law and order' candidate by Ohio Attorney General

Raw Story  

Donald Trump is the first major-party candidate to seek the presidency despite being convicted of 34 felonies. Yost’s defense of Trump To Ohio Attorney General Yost, those and Trump’s other indictments, convictions and losses in civil court are “lawfare.” Yost is planning to run for governor in 2026 and his state office referred questions about his “law and order” post …

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Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing is moved to new prison months after stabbing
4 months ago

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing is moved to new prison months after stabbing

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, was transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility, the federal Bureau of Prisons told The Associated Press on Tuesday. He was previously held in Arizona at FCI Tucson in August 2022 to simultaneously serve a …

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Walz’s handling of unrest after George Floyd’s death coming under renewed scrutiny
4 months ago

Walz’s handling of unrest after George Floyd’s death coming under renewed scrutiny

LA Times  

Protesters gather in St. Paul, Minn., after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. A report commissioned by the city of Minneapolis suggested that local leaders’ unfamiliarity with the protocols for requesting National Guard assistance had “caused a delay in the approval and deployment of resources.” A separate report by the state Senate — controlled by Republicans at the …

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Rep. Ilhan Omar wins primary election rematch against Don Samuels
4 months, 1 week ago

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins primary election rematch against Don Samuels

Raw Story  

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar staved off another primary election challenge from former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels on Tuesday, according to unofficial primary election results. Pro-Israel activists successfully ousted two “Squad” members in Democratic primaries in recent months, but Omar will likely return to Washington for another term given nominal opposition in the November election. Samuels lost to Omar in …

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Cops enforce Tim Walz’s curfew in Minneapolis by hitting people with paintballs in 2020 video: 'That's a dictatorship'
4 months, 1 week ago

Cops enforce Tim Walz’s curfew in Minneapolis by hitting people with paintballs in 2020 video: 'That's a dictatorship'

Hindustan Times  

A horrifying video that has surfaced shows several riot cops enforcing Minnesota Gov. Cops enforced Tim Walz’s curfew in Minneapolis by peppering residents with paintballs in 2020 The clip has surfaced only recently, but the incident took place on May 30, 2020. As Kersson continues filming, one officer can be heard saying, “Light ’em up!” The cops then start firing …

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Election 2024: US Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels in Minnesota Democratic primary
4 months, 1 week ago

Election 2024: US Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels in Minnesota Democratic primary

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Meanwhile, conservative populist and former NBA player Royce White defeated Navy veteran Joe Fraser in Minnesota’s primary election for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November. And former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab, supported by former President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and the National …

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Stolen puppy returned to 78-year-old owner who had the dog taken after being knocked down
4 months, 1 week ago

Stolen puppy returned to 78-year-old owner who had the dog taken after being knocked down

The Independent  

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Laura Ingraham claims Milwaukee is in Minnesota and is roasted online for the gaffe
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Laura Ingraham claims Milwaukee is in Minnesota and is roasted online for the gaffe

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fox News host Laura Ingraham, who claimed to know Minnesota …

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