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Not 8:46: Actual time Floyd was being knelt on off by one minute, prosecutors say

Not 8:46: Actual time Floyd was being knelt on off by one minute, prosecutors say

Since George Floyd was killed, eight minutes and 46 seconds has become part of the rallying cry in worldwide protests. But prosecutors on Wednesday acknowledged that the actual time is seven minutes and 46 seconds. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says that the one minute error made no difference in the decision to file charges.
by Matt Sepic

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GOP lawmakers blast Secretary of State Simon for deal in voting lawsuits

GOP lawmakers blast Secretary of State Simon for deal in voting lawsuits

Minnesota’s witness requirement for absentee ballots would be suspended for the Aug. 11 primary under an agreement reached between the state and the plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the current rules. DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon made the concession to the challenging groups, and that has Republican lawmakers crying foul. 
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City of Duluth moves to remove the word 'chief' from key job titles

City of Duluth moves to remove the word 'chief' from key job titles

The Duluth City Council will vote Monday on a proposal to change the city’s “chief administrative officer” position to “city administrator.” The goal is to “proactively remove language that is harmful, misrepresentative, and derogatory.”
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June 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Daily death counts slowing; hospitalizations dip

June 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Daily death counts slowing; hospitalizations dip

Minnesota’s COVID-19 toll continued to show signs of plateauing with current hospitalizations and intensive care cases falling and the daily count of deaths trending down. On Thursday, state officials are expected to discuss new fall planning guidance for K-12 schools.
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For some Minneapolis residents, dismantling the police isn’t far-fetched

For some Minneapolis residents, dismantling the police isn’t far-fetched

During the unrest in the days following the police killing of George Floyd, some residents banded together to defend themselves. They say those lessons can help reimagine a community-led public safety program that’s organized and ready to protect their neighborhoods.
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Walz pushes again for public works bill

Walz pushes again for public works bill

Gov. Tim Walz is calling again on state lawmakers to pass a robust package of public construction projects before time runs out in the special session. The DFL governor has been pushing for a $2 billion bonding bill since January.
by Tim Pugmire

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Let officers do their jobs, Minneapolis police chief tells residents

Let officers do their jobs, Minneapolis police chief tells residents

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said he’s been getting reports of people interfering with police and emergency medical personnel, even as they’re administering life-saving procedures.
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Deadly force law a key issue in Capitol policing debate

Deadly force law a key issue in Capitol policing debate

In the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing, Minnesota lawmakers are weighing whether to raise the bar on when police use of lethal force is justified. While there is some overlap between House and Senate proposals, they’re not quite on the same page.
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June 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: 9 more deaths; hospitalizations, ICU cases stable

June 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: 9 more deaths; hospitalizations, ICU cases stable

Total deaths climbed to 1,313, but Tuesday marked the first time since mid-April where deaths stayed in the single digits for two consecutive days. Intensive care cases — a closely watched measure of how Minnesota is handling the spread — are at their lowest in more than a month.
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