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Crime, Law and Justice

Minneapolis city officials plan independent review of police handling of shooting case

Minneapolis city officials plan independent review of police handling of shooting case

Minneapolis city officials said Thursday there will be an independent review of the Minneapolis Police Department’s handling of a south Minneapolis shooting. The announcement came after City Council voted to request a review of the shooting of Davis Moturi on Oct. 23.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Peter Cox

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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed against state trooper by family of Ricky Cobb II

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed against state trooper by family of Ricky Cobb II

A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit against a Minnesota state trooper stemming from the fatal shooting of a man during an attempted traffic stop along a Twin Cities freeway last year.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical

Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical

Some residents and business owners say they’re glad the city is putting resources towards improving the intersection’s infrastructure. But others say they don’t want the city tearing up the streets — at least before they feel the city has addressed their demands for justice.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Former North Dakota lawmaker awaiting sentencing on child sex charges will be jailed

Former North Dakota lawmaker awaiting sentencing on child sex charges will be jailed

A former North Dakota lawmaker who pled guilty to child sex charges will be jailed while he awaits sentencing. Federal prosecutors said 80-year-old Ray Holmberg violated conditions of his release.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minneapolis staff to unveil George Floyd Square reconstruction plan

Minneapolis staff to unveil George Floyd Square reconstruction plan

More than four years since Minneapolis police killed George Floyd, city officials say it’s time to step in and start road construction at the intersection where he died — a site that continues to draw protests, community gatherings and visitors from around the world. Some neighbors agree that the street needs work. But protesters say it’s still too soon for the city to interfere.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target

Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target

The suspected arson fires of ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington this week is a reminder of how the popular collection devices have been the subject of false conspiracy theories since the 2020 election.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul police shoot, critically injure man suspected in Minneapolis homicides

St. Paul police shoot, critically injure man suspected in Minneapolis homicides

St. Paul police officers shot and critically wounded a man Monday night at a busy intersection in the city. Authorities announced Tuesday afternoon that the man was a suspect in two recent Minneapolis shootings.
by MPR News Staff

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