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Stories from June 6, 2024

Dead animals recovered from animal rescue with years of accusations

Dead animals recovered from animal rescue with years of accusations

In February, Fridley police got a tip about animal abuse at Happy Tails Rescue, a ‘no-kill’ rescue organization that takes in abandoned cats and dogs in need of a home. In late May, Fridley police seized more than 50 animals from the shelter — including 13 dead cats and two dead dogs. 
by Cari Spencer

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Ellison recommends exoneration of man convicted in 1998 murder

Ellison recommends exoneration of man convicted in 1998 murder

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office said Thursday that a man serving a life sentence for first degree murder in connection with a 1998 homicide in northern Minnesota is innocent and should be released from prison.
by Matt Sepic

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A giant troll installation and treasure hunt opens in northern Minnesota

A giant troll installation and treasure hunt opens in northern Minnesota

An art installation of giant trolls opens June 10 in and around Detroit Lakes. Danish artist Thomas Dambo has built troll sculptures of recycled material around the world to bring attention to waste, and create whimsical experiences for those who visit his installations.
by Dan Gunderson

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Full tentative Minneapolis police contract should be made public, says advocate

Full tentative Minneapolis police contract should be made public, says advocate

A new police contract featuring a major pay bump is now in the hands of the Minneapolis city council for approval. A community group has been calling for greater transparency and reform in the police contract negotiation process between the city and the union.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Memorial for MPD officer; Minnesota AG says man convicted for 1998 murder should be exonerated

A memorial for Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell is scheduled for next week. And the Minnesota Attorney General's Office said today that a man serving a life sentence for a 1998 murder was wrongfully convicted and should be exonerated. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
by Emily Reese

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Minneapolis incident report details chaotic, quickly moving shooting scene

Minneapolis incident report details chaotic, quickly moving shooting scene

The MPD’s incident detail report depicts a chaotic and fast-moving situation which in the matter of minutes, claimed a total of three lives and left four people injured. However, crucial questions remain.
by Jon Collins and Brandt Williams

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Authorities say missing 14-year-old who left St. Paul hospital is found safe

Authorities say missing 14-year-old who left St. Paul hospital is found safe

The teen was in the care of Ramsey County Child Protection Wednesday night at Children’s Hospital in St. Paul when he left at 10 p.m. The Minnesota BCA said Thursday night the teen was “located safe.”
by MPR News Staff

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Former Timberwolves player makes Olympics in beach volleyball

Former Timberwolves player makes Olympics in beach volleyball

Former NBA player Chase Budinger is going to the Olympics — for beach volleyball. The Californian earned a Paris berth with Miles Evans as the No. 2 U.S. men’s pair at the FIVB tournament in Ostrava, Czechia, on Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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FCC funds for low-income internet access run dry; broadband infrastructure still shoddy

FCC funds for low-income internet access run dry; broadband infrastructure still shoddy

Funds have dried up for a program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that helped get more than 23 million households online for free or at a low cost. That includes nearly 245,000 — or one in nine — Minnesota homes, according to the Biden administration.
by Phil Picardi and Gracie Stockton

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Memorial plans announced for Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell

Memorial plans announced for Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell

Law enforcement and loved ones will honor fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell in a public safety memorial service on Tuesday, June 11, at 11 a.m. at Maple Grove Senior High School.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota ID‘s first case of avian influenza in a dairy herd

Minnesota ID‘s first case of avian influenza in a dairy herd

A Benton County farmer noticed signs of illness in a few cows last weekend. By the next day, more than 40 cows showed signs of fever, state animal health officials said Thursday. They say the risk to the public from the virus remains low “at this time.”
by Kirsti Marohn

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Congressional stock trading law has unintended, but profitable consequence

Congressional stock trading law has unintended, but profitable consequence

The law requiring lawmakers to disclose their stock trades spurred an unintended consequence: a cottage industry with funds modeled on lawmakers’ investments. These funds are beating the market.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Vikings look to Justin Jefferson for even greater leadership role now that his new deal is done

Vikings look to Justin Jefferson for even greater leadership role now that his new deal is done

Justin Jefferson earned the richest non-quarterback contract in NFL history for all his accomplishments on the field over four seasons with Minnesota. He has just as much of a mark with the Vikings as a leader. 
by The Associated Press

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New legal cannabis dispensary opens on Leech Lake Reservation

The closest legal cannabis dispensary to the Twin Cities is opening for business Thursday on a reservation in Cass County. And the Minnesota Legislative Auditor's office is expected to release a report next week about state oversight of the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. 
by Jacob Aloi

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Aaron Judge's 5 RBIs lead Yankees over Twins 9-5 for 7th straight win and 18th in 22 games

Aaron Judge's 5 RBIs lead Yankees over Twins 9-5 for 7th straight win and 18th in 22 games

Aaron Judge drove in five runs, Carlos Rodón retired his first 16 batters and the New York Yankees matched their longest winning streak of the season at seven by beating the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
by The Associated Press

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Napheesa Collier scores 25 points, Cheryl Reeve gets win No. 307 and the Lynx beat the Sparks 86-62

Napheesa Collier scores 25 points, Cheryl Reeve gets win No. 307 and the Lynx beat the Sparks 86-62

Napheesa Collier had 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx eased by the Los Angeles Sparks 86-62 on Wednesday night for coach Cheryl Reeve’s 307th regular-season victory.
by The Associated Press

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Broadband subsidies for rural Americans are ending, putting telehealth at risk

Broadband subsidies for rural Americans are ending, putting telehealth at risk

Myrna Broncho relies on broadband for medical care after a bad injury on her ranch. She's among millions facing a jump in costs or lost connections if the Affordable Connectivity Program expires.
by Sarah Jane Tribble

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New adult-use cannabis dispensary opens in Minnesota, closest to Twin Cities

New adult-use cannabis dispensary opens in Minnesota, closest to Twin Cities

The Sweetest Grass is about 182 miles from downtown Minneapolis, making it the closest dispensary to the Twin Cities — at least until Prairie Island Indian Community opens its dispensary, planned for later this month.
by Clay Masters

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Black-led nature retreat center faces pushback on North Shore

Black-led nature retreat center faces pushback on North Shore

A nature-based retreat center planned outside Two Harbors aimed at providing a restorative getaway for Black, Indigenous and people of color, is receiving pushback from some local residents over concerns of noise, traffic, and other impacts on their rural “way of life.” 
by Dan Kraker

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Minneapolis police Chief Brian O’Hara says officer killed was working overtime

Minneapolis police Chief Brian O’Hara says officer killed was working overtime

Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was working alone and on overtime when he responded to the call that would end his life. But Chief Brian O’Hara said the department had extra staff on hand that day that sped up its response, and that there was little a partner could have done to change the outcome.
by MPR News Staff

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Maple Grove man headed for Paris Olympics to be Gambia’s first taekwondo athlete

Maple Grove man headed for Paris Olympics to be Gambia’s first taekwondo athlete

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will be Alasan Ann’s first. He told MPR News he’s especially looking forward to the opening ceremony. “I’ve always watched it as a kid, and now I’m gonna be in it,” he said. “That’s going to be insane.”
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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