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June 25, 2020 4:03 PM

Funding for key Minneapolis police initiative falls through

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said earlier this month that his department was going to engage the services of a Chicago company that markets a data-driven early intervention system to identify problematic officers. The department was working on funding with the Minneapolis Foundation, which has now backed out.

by The Associated Press

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June 25, 2020 3:45 PM

Gov. Walz releases federal coronavirus funding

Money from the federal CARES Act to aid local governments was held up when the Legislature couldn’t agree during the special session.

by David H. Montgomery

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June 25, 2020 1:59 PM

Nearly $1.4 billion in coronavirus relief payments sent to dead people

The improper payments happened due to confusion over whether dead people should receive the payments from the IRS, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.

by Tim Mak

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June 25, 2020 11:48 AM

Texas governor hits 'pause' on further reopening, amid COVID-19 surge

Gov. Greg Abbott said the temporary measure will help the state "corral the spread" of COVID-19 in Texas, which has seen a sharp rise in cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks.

by Laurel Wamsley

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June 25, 2020 11:29 AM

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in deportation case

The 7-2 decision could have major consequences for thousands of asylum-seekers.

by Nina Totenberg

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June 24, 2020 6:28 PM

Democrats outline modified convention amid coronavirus fears

Organizers say "programming would include both live broadcasts and curated content from Milwaukee and other satellite cities, locations and landmarks across the country."

by Alana Wise

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June 24, 2020 5:55 PM

As calls grow for police reform, officer licensing agency to audit practices

The POST board, which oversees licensing and standards for police officers in Minnesota, is embarking on a comprehensive review of its policies that may lead to changes to licensing, complaint and discipline and pre-service training.

by Riham Feshir

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June 24, 2020 4:13 PM

Wisconsin governor activates National Guard after violence

Protesters also threw a Molotov cocktail into a government building and attempted to break into the Capitol, only to be repelled by pepper spray from police stationed inside. The violence broke out Tuesday night as a group of 200 to 300 people protested the arrest of a Black man who shouted at restaurant customers through a megaphone while carrying a baseball bat.

by The Associated Press

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June 24, 2020 3:46 PM

DOJ whistleblowers allege political interference in big cases

Attorneys told House lawmakers on Wednesday they perceived political influence in what is supposed to be the independent Department of Justice.

by Philip Ewing

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June 24, 2020 3:30 PM

Black progressives appear to surge in primaries, while Trump-backed candidates lose

Voters in states including Kentucky and New York went to the polls for primaries Tuesday. Black Democrats appeared to have done well, including one likely upending a 30-year House committee chairman.

by Domenico Montanaro

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