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Gov. Tim Walz calls assault, detention of journalists covering protests 'unacceptable'
Journalists covering protests in Brooklyn Center last week following the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright say they have been assaulted, pepper-sprayed and detained by law enforcement officers despite showing their credentials.
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Final arguments in Derek Chauvin trial focus on fateful day
The prosecution, which goes first and gets a brief rebuttal by special prosecutor Jerry Blackwell after the defense, carries the bigger burden and has much more ground to cover.
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Doctors decry use of riot control weapons in Brooklyn Center
U study finds "less-lethal" police weapons have sent many to the ER.
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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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Pressure mounts to pass new policing bills after Daunte Wright's death
Governor, legislative leaders face calls to act on additional law enforcement reforms.
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Minnesota doctors hope for quick return of J&J vaccine
Single-dose product is key for reaching some groups, health officials say, but they fear a stigma might linger.
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Mankato native is first female audio engineer nominated for ACM Awards
Nomination caps several years working with acts as Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile and the late John Prine.
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Fatal stop brings fresh scrutiny to Brooklyn Center police
Most officers are white, while most residents are people of color. According to the mayor, not one officer lives within city limits.
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At Brooklyn Center food giveaway, kindness and humanity come first
"If you're angry and you haven't eaten, you're super-angry," said the organizer.
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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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Great blue heron rookery halts development near Rochester
Bird enthusiasts say Rochester construction endangers heron nests
Great blue heron rookery halts development near Rochester
Bird enthusiasts say Rochester construction endangers heron nests
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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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Civil rights pioneer left Anoka, Hamline to make her mark
Anna Arnold Hedgeman rubbed elbows with and influenced many of the civil rights movement's greats
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It's on! Indie TV fest returns to Duluth with bold plans
Catalyst Content Festival returns to Duluth theaters this fall
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Minnesota COVID-19 deaths top 7,000 as cases, vaccinations rise
Minnesota reported 2,429 new coronavirus cases and 10 more deaths linked to COVID-19. The seven-day average for net new cases declined for a second straight day.
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