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Mike Freeman sold home, added security in wake of Floyd killing, protests
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office received millions of e-mails and thousands of phone calls about the George Floyd case.
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Lake Minnetonka celebrates ice-out earlier than usual
The announcement marks the start of boating season on Lake Minnetonka.
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Metro Transit workers rally to protest lack of progress in contract talks
Talks began last summer, with no deal.
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Lawsuit: Hennepin County, social workers failed to stop murder of infant in foster care
Foster father convicted of killing 18-month-old girl.
East Metro
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Hennepin County employees will see minimum wage rise to $20 an hour
The county's base wage will be higher than any local government in the Midwest.
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Buffalo clinic shooting suspect ordered to undergo mental competency exam
Judge orders him to be scrutinized at the state security hospital in St. Peter.
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Authorities ID man who fatally shot girlfriend then himself in Rockford
The Sheriff's Office has yet to specify a motive behind the killings.
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Suburban transit agencies team up to ask riders, 'How can we serve you better?'
A survey will give customers a chance to help shape the future of suburban transit.
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Minnesota police officer and dad find common ground on race, policing
Police officer, ex-judge work to see eye to eye.
East Metro
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Hennepin County Board looks to raise county employee minimum wage to $20 per hour
The board will vote on the measure March 23.
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Bullets fly over I-494 in Bloomington before gunman's death by suicide
Bloomington police say gunman on pedestrian overpass took his own life.
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Prosecutors change mind, won't contest Hennepin County judge's ruling to resume public trials
The underlying case involves a man charged with stabbing and seriously injuring another man at a Bloomington light rail station last September.
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