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Chisago sheriff resigns amid investigation into 'bizarre' scheme

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Investigators say Rick Duncan admitted writing anonymous, threatening letters to coerce a female employee.
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State GOP chair says she's faced racism, sexism from party leaders

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St. Paul officials said they will close Water Street, across from downtown, as a preventive measure on Monday. Access to Harriet Island remains open.
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Rising rivers in St. Paul, southern Minn., threaten road, bridge closures

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Mpls. is hiking parking meter rates in busy neighborhoods

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Trump sabotages GOP plans in Congress. Again.

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Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, seen in 2017, will lead an investigation into ketamine use during Minneapolis police calls.
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Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, seen in 2017, will lead an investigation into ketamine use during Minneapolis police calls.

Sally Yates to lead Minneapolis ketamine investigation

The investigation will consider whether Minneapolis police officers crossed a line in urging paramedics to inject members of the public with ketamine.
  • Ketamine probe will examine conduct of Mpls. officers
  • Urged by Mpls. police, EMS staff subdued dozens with a sedative
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Wild takes 'smart' Swedish defenseman Johansson with 24th pick

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Video shows boyfriend urging woman on in fatal YouTube stunt

03:10Monalisa Perez tried to back out of the stunt several times, but ultimately shot and killed her boyfriend.

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