ACLU-MN supports livestreaming trial of former officer Kimberly Potter
The ACLU of Minnesota wants to support a coalition of local and national media companies pushing for the livestream.
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Woman fatally struck by vehicle in Columbia Heights
She was struck while trying to cross Central Avenue.
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Man dies in Fridley crash
The man's SUV struck another SUV on University Ave. NE.
East Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Nov. 7
HAM LAKEOCT. 13Disorderly conduct. Officers responded to a report of a disorderly man who had locked himself in the bathroom at AmericInn, 13440 Hwy. 65…
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Authorities ID motorcyclist killed in a crash over weekend in Brooklyn Center
He collided with a minivan on Sunday, police said.
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Nowthen thrust into turmoil as three city staff members resign
Three city workers say a council member and the mayor created a "toxic" workplace.
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Defense expert in Kim Potter case can testify about behavioral errors, judge rules
Potter's defense plans to call a psychologist to explain how a dominant behavior can override a less common one.
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Anoka-Hennepin voters renew two levies, but nix a third; Audette lands seat on school board
Voters in the Anoka-Hennepin School District on Tuesday agreed to extend two levies that won't increase taxes, while rejecting a third ballot question that would…
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Northstar rail runs into trouble in Anoka County
A disagreement over finances has flared up between the Metropolitan Council and Anoka County, which has balked at paying some of Northstar commuter rail's operating expenses due to the line's plunging ridership.
East Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 31
CORCORANSEPT. 21Animal complaint. An officer responded to a report of a cougar at Old Settlers Road and Horseshoe Trail. The animal was observed entering a…
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Motorcyclist critically injured after freeway crash in Brooklyn Center
A 20-year-old motorcyclist was hospitalized with critical injuries late Friday after he crashed into the rear end of a State Patrol vehicle in Brooklyn Center,…
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Family, friends celebrate Daunte Wright's 21st birthday
Wright's family released balloons in his memory at the Brooklyn Center Community Center.
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Fridley school district asks voters for $11 million to expand elementary schools
If approved, fifth-graders would shift from middle school back to elementary.
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Judge allows both manslaughter charges against Kim Potter in death of Daunte Wright
Judge Chu also may allow testimony about Wright's criminal history and allegations
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Charge: Blaine driver accused in hit-run death claims he didn't know he struck a person
Bridget O'Keefe Dunn was walking her dog near her home at the time of the crash.
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Man with suspended license accused in Blaine hit-run that killed woman walking her dog
Same man pleaded guilty to careless driving in a crash four months earlier.
Fatal crash closes northbound Hwy. 100 in Brooklyn Center
A deadly automobile accident in Brooklyn Center shut down a stretch of northbound Hwy. 100 late Saturday night.The Minnesota State Patrol said it was investigating…
Inspired
Blaine man returns to Mille Lacs reservation to help preserve Ojibwe ways
Inspired by his great-grandfather, young scholar longed to know more about his Native heritage.
Business
Anoka chamber first to get state job-training grant to help employers find workers
Funds also used to provide training for workforce.
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Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Ham Lake
He was declared dead at the scene.
East Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 17
ANDOVERSEPT. 28Disorderly conduct. An officer responded to a report of five kids who were being loud and disorderly and appeared to be drunk in a…
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