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April 16, 2021
Minnesota summer camps making comeback after year of closures

Minnesota summer camps making comeback after year of closures

Camps are rebounding — with masks, social distancing, pods and other safety measures in place.
Business
April 16, 2021
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Owner of Alibi Drinkery denied liquor license for Northfield bar, restaurant

Alibi at Froggy Bottoms remains open without serving alcohol.
Local
April 16, 2021
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Vandals erase message of nonviolence on billboard at George Floyd Square

Artist Xavier Tavera's billboard, which went up days ago, now appears to support violent protest.
Local
April 16, 2021
People protested Thursday near the Brooklyn Center Police Department in response to the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright.

Noor case raises questions about charge for ex-Brooklyn Center cop

Question of intent is key in debate over murder vs. manslaughter
North Metro
April 16, 2021
Breaking down the video: What happened during Daunte Wright's fatal stop

Breaking down the video: What happened during Daunte Wright's fatal stop

A Black man was killed by police in Brooklyn Center. The chief said the officer may have gotten her gun and Taser confused.
Local
April 16, 2021
Demonstrators, many with candles, chanted across the street. Demonstrators gathered for a protest near the Brooklyn Center Police Department on Thursd

Despite curfew, fifth night of Brooklyn Center protest ends with no dispersal

Late Thursday, only a few people remained from a earlier crowd of about 1,000 that had gathered outside police headquarters for a fifth night of protests over the killing of Daunte Wright.
Local
April 16, 2021
Ex-officer Potter makes first court appearance in Wright's killing

Ex-officer Potter makes first court appearance in Wright's killing

The former Brooklyn Center police officer will return to court in May on a charge of second-degree manslaughter.
Local
April 16, 2021
Chauvin defense rests its case without his testimony

Chauvin defense rests its case without his testimony

Former officer Derek Chauvin invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination.
Local
April 15, 2021

Pandemic has contributed to rise in alcohol-related deaths, Minnesota health officials say

992 Minnesotans died in 2020 because of drinking.
Local
April 15, 2021
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Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott faces biggest test yet

A Liberian immigrant who moved to Minnesota at age 11, Elliott has used his pulpit to speak in support of racial equity reforms on several fronts.
Local
April 15, 2021

Despite curfew, fifth night of Brooklyn Center protest ends with no dispersal

Late Thursday, only a few people remained from a earlier crowd of about 1,000 that had gathered outside police headquarters for a fifth night of protests over the killing of Daunte Wright.
High Schools
April 15, 2021
Margo Nightingale from Mounds Park Academy in St. Paul prepared to pass Greta Hansen from Math & Science Academy during the classic Nordic ski rac

High school league asks that athletes not have to wear masks during games

The league asked state health officials to not require spring sports athletes to wear masks while competing. Plus new section assignments, spring tournament dates and updates about girls' wrestling and boys' volleyball.
Local
April 15, 2021
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Minnesota vaccine supply shifting as some providers run out of demand

First report of six breakthrough COVID-19 deaths in fully vaccinated individuals in Minnesota underscores need for broad immunization strategy.
Local
April 15, 2021
Daunte Wright's attorneys say charges against officer mark progress, but don't go far enough

Daunte Wright's attorneys say charges against officer mark progress, but don't go far enough

Local
April 15, 2021
Day 26 of Derek Chauvin trial: Closing arguments set for Monday after Chauvin doesn't testify

Day 26 of Derek Chauvin trial: Closing arguments set for Monday after Chauvin doesn't testify

The defense said it has completed its case and the prosecution reiterated the same, setting the stage for closing arguments and deliberations Monday.
Local
April 15, 2021
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Reflecting sunlight would cool the earth, but Minnesota researchers find far-reaching consequences

Tiny particles would mimic the emissions of volcanic eruptions to reflect sunlight and heat.
Local
April 15, 2021

New Wisconsin Senate leader acknowledges 'rocky start'

The Wisconsin Senate's new majority leader acknowledged Thursday that he got off to a "rocky" start after he ran afoul of Assembly Republicans on a COVID-19 relief bill earlier this year.

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