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Hennepin County Board rejects resolution condemning use of chemical weapons and less-lethal projectiles
Commissioners also discussed the use of the Government Center's public plaza for protests.
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Daunte Wright's death fuels push to change Minnesota warrant process
DFL lawmakers are proposing a change in how misdemeanor warrants are handled, in a bid to lessen the need for police to arrest those who miss court appearances for certain lower-level crimes.
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Man dies 3 weeks after motorcycle crash in Carver County
The wreck occurred north of Belle Plaine, authorities said.
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Big payouts in police shootings raise stakes for smaller cities
Insurance limits and lack of funds are not a defense that will shelter Brooklyn Center — or any city — from multimillion-dollar judgments in fatal police shootings, legal scholars say.
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As tech evolves for severe weather warnings, Hennepin County leads the way
New equipment assists with evolving plans for warnings.
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Prosecutor defends charge against the officer who killed Daunte Wright
Protesters have argued that Pete Orput is biased toward police.
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Mother of Daunte Wright's child: 'This feels like a nightmare'
Attorney for Wright's former girlfriend calls for accountability.
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Hennepin County jail, Government Center reopen some services in Minneapolis
Services and buildings will reopen Monday after the trial of Derek Chauvin.
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Amid grief for Daunte Wright, a firm resolve for lasting change
Mourners including the state's top political leaders filled a north Minneapolis church Thursday to honor the life of a 20-year-man killed by Brooklyn Center police and demand justice.
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Brooklyn Center issues citywide curfew for Thursday night
The curfew will be in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.
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Twin Cities man gets nearly 19-year term for fatally stabbing another man outside victim's Chisago County home
His girlfriend was also sentenced to prison for her role in the killing.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton leads wake for Daunte Wright; funeral at noon today
Funeral services slated for Thursday.
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Charge against psychiatric hospital escapee who stole police car dismissed
Mattu Chuol of Mankato had been charged with stealing a police squad car in January 2020.
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Brooklyn Park strip mall fire likely arson
A fire alarm alerted crews to the blaze in a building on Brookdale Drive.
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Hennepin County Board approves latest climate action plan
More than 1,000 people and agencies commented or suggested ideas
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Rep. Omar joins Brooklyn Center residents in calls for police reform
Calls for accountability, transparency in wake of Daunte Wright killing.
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'World is watching' fast changing suburb at heart of unrest
Brooklyn Center has undergone a faster demographic transition than any community in the Twin Cities, according to a study published last week.
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After Daunte Wright's killing, criticism of 'pretextual' traffic stops grows
They net minor violations, target nonwhites, don't cut crime, research shows.
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Law enforcement makes arrests at Brooklyn Center protest
Early Saturday, law enforcement leaders stressed that Friday's gathering was peaceful and legal until its last few minutes, and expressed disappointment that Thursday's strategy of backing off did not work.
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