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Minnesota Legislature adjourns without agreement on key issues
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned the special session early Saturday, without an agreement on policing changes, a bonding bill or federal COVID-19 aid for local governments.
West Metro
Juneteenth brings celebration, reflection as Walz calls for state holiday
Kicking off events in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed Friday as Juneteenth Freedom Day and called on the Legislature to make June 19 a state holiday to mark the end of slavery in the United States.
Politics
Sen. Klobuchar takes herself off list to be Biden's running mate
The Minnesota senator says she told Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden that he should pick a woman of color. "America must seize on this moment."
Local
For first time in months, nursing home residents able to visit with loved ones
State health officials are seeking to balance the risk of infection with ills caused by prolonged isolation.
Politics
Walz calls on Minn. lawmakers to pass policing reforms while 'world is watching'
House Democrats were poised to pass policing reform proposals Thursday night.
Local
$841M in federal COVID-19 aid for cities, counties tied up at State Capitol
The House DFL has linked COVID-19 aid to other spending priorities.
St. Paul
Brooks: With Columbus statue gone, Minn. Capitol works to tell a more complete history
If you listen to just one side of history over and over, you can miss the most important parts and the most interesting people.
Local
Minnesota GOP decries secretary of state deal on absentee ballots
Republican lawmakers sharply rebuked court agreements between DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon and two citizens' groups that would ease rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis
Officer prosecution latest test for Keith Ellison, Mike Freeman
Two of the state's biggest legal personalities go back nearly three decades. They're reunited to confront a legal quagmire: the prosecution of four former Minneapolis police officers in the May 25 killing of George Floyd.
Minneapolis
Floyd killing triggers examination of Minnesota law on police deadly force
Reformers want less subjective standards for when police can use deadly force.
Politics
Senate panel eyes legislation on police reform
A senate panel listened to witnesses for the Justice and Policing Act of 2020.
Politics
Community members, DFL push back against Minnesota GOP police reform plan
GOP-led Senate has a slate of bills, but gulf remains with DFL-led House.
St. Paul
St. Paul mayor asks Congress for sweeping police reforms
He is seeking broad national police accountability reforms, including standards that would outlaw chokeholds or neck restraints like the one that cost George Floyd his life at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Local
They heard George Floyd call out to his mother. Now these black women are running for office
Minnesota calls to action inspire national momentum for change
Politics
McConnell 'OK' changing Confederate names of bases
The Republican Senate leader declined to side with President Donald Trump and other Republicans opposed to the move.
Local
Senate panel eyes legislation on police reform
Democrats in the House and Senate have already rolled out their proposals in the Justice and Policing Act of 2020.
Politics
Trump signs executive order on police reform
The White House says the order is aimed at promoting accountability in law enforcement.
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