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Proud Boys leader was government informant, records show

Court records show that the leader of the Proud Boys, who was arrested in Washington shortly before the Capitol riot, previously worked undercover and cooperated with investigators after he was accused of fraud in 2012. 
by The Associated Press

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DHS warns of 'heightened threat environment' from domestic violent extremists

DHS warns of 'heightened threat environment' from domestic violent extremists

The bulletin did not cite any specific threat, but said that the risk of violence will persist for weeks. It warned that some extremists may be "emboldened" by the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Expired driver's licenses, IDs should be renewed soon, Minnesota officials say

Expired driver's licenses, IDs should be renewed soon, Minnesota officials say

Minnesota law does not allow for additional extensions, so people whose licenses would have expired between March 13 of last year and the end of this February should plan to renew soon, according to the Department of Public Safety.
by Matt Sepic

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COVID relief, security for upcoming trials: Walz budget items require quick action

COVID relief, security for upcoming trials: Walz budget items require quick action

It will be months before Minnesota lawmakers approve a new state budget. But some items proposed by Gov. Tim Walz this week are time sensitive — from COVID-19 relief to security for the upcoming trials in the killing of George Floyd.
by Brian Bakst

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