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Tensions build between Walz, progressives over police protests

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Some Democrats have been vocal in opposing projectiles and tear gas deployed against protesters. Also, a growing number of officials are calling for the governor to reassign the case of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter to Attorney General Keith Ellison.

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The family wants second-degree manslaughter charges against former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter to be increased, a family lawyer said.

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