Noor's former partner testifies he feared for life when silhouette appeared
Asked if the use of deadly force would've been premature, officer Matthew Harrity responded yes.
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Partner of Mohamed Noor says he feared ambush
Officer Matthew Harrity's testimony Thursday echoed a key claim by attorneys for Mohamed Noor.
Burnsville school board picks St. Paul administrator as new superintendent
Theresa Battle, the board's preferred candidate, has served in the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Osseo school districts.
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Minnesota researchers identify virus as cause of mystery paralysis in kids
Researchers from Minnesota and the CDC made the breakthrough on the puzzling ailment.
Anoka-Hennepin parents rally for Ramsey teachers dealing with rising unruliness
More must be done to stop disruptive behavior at Ramsey Elementary, supporters say.
Man shot, killed by law officers after traffic stop in Coon Rapids
A man who ran from a traffic stop in Coon Rapids and fired at officers was shot and killed by law enforcement early Thursday, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said.
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Activist Abby Honold appointed to Minnesota sentencing guidelines commission
Honold has advocated for better police training since a 2014 rape.
Hennepin County reports drop in child protection caseloads
Hennepin County Board invested in staff, family resources to keep more kids out of system.
Minneapolis to ban 'warrior' training for police, Frey says
Mayor Jacob Frey said Minneapolis will likely be the first city to ban the training, which critics say creates a higher likelihood for an unecessary use-of-force encounter with the public.
Minneapolis fire truck, 5 other vehicles in crash on busy street; no injuries
The truck was not on an emergency call, police said.
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Grand Rapids teen charged with murder, may be tried as adult
Police said he was found holding a knife next to dying woman.
What we learned Thursday in court at Mohamed Noor's murder trial
Matthew Harrity, who was the partner of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, testified for roughly five hours.
Video: Suspected car thief didn't try to enter St. Paul house before resident shot him
The resident, who has a permit to carry a gun, arrived home and shot the fleeing suspect, according to the felony complaint.
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Minneapolis heart surgeon, philanthropist Joe Kiser dies at 86
His efforts resulted in lifesaving cardiac procedures and treatments for thousands of poor and needy children worldwide.
Charge: Man robs Northfield bank at gunpoint, pays off his back rent
A customer was tied up as duo made off with more than $11,000, according to federal prosecutors.
Bloomington goes ahead with Mall of America water park
City leaders commit $7.5 million to fully develop plans for the massive $250 million facility.
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Garrison Keillor's bookstore in St. Paul gets new owner, name
St. Paul native Nick Ballas has bought the store at Snelling and Grand avenues and renamed it Next Chapter Booksellers.
Noor jury sees teen's 29-second video of shooting's aftermath
The teenager recorded a 29-second clip of the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
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