Records: Former Minneapolis police oversight head disparaged women, threatened staff

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John Jefferson, a retired FBI agent, resigned in February after a lengthy HR investigation into numerous allegations, including his decision to reenact police restraint holds on civilian staff without warning or consent.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson said the program fills gaps in police departments with social workers.
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Ex-Hennepin sheriff paid for drunk-driving damages with workers' comp

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U.S. Steel won't get exception to pollution rules that protect wild rice, MPCA says

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An American flag flies above a brutalist architecture-style building beneath a cloudy sky.
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A former South High School math teacher says she was fired for speaking up against administrators' inability — or unwillingness — to address or even document extremely disruptive student behavior.

Fired Mpls. teacher accuses management of 'cancerous rot'

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Becka Thompson was hired to teach students learning English as a second language.
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The story of Hercules the cat: Rescued in 2022, Target model in 2024

Hercules, the cat with the lovable face, now appears on cartons of Target brand kitty litter.
Twins fans dance between innings during their home opener against the Cleveland Guardians Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Sports

Live: Twins vs. Tigers. Follow the action on Gameview

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Wolves coach Chris Finch has a test ahead of him as his team looks to beat the Suns for the first time this season in the first round of the playoffs.
Sports

Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense

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Cheri Rohlfing is one of seven people — and the only woman — being inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame this year.
Variety

Female inductee in Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame is flying high

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Two major downtown Minneapolis towers face change as hybrid shuffle continues

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Opinion

Ukraine aid vote is a domestic and geopolitical inflection point

Renowned Russia expert Fiona Hill reflects on the Kremlin's propaganda program, what President Vladimir Putin is thinking and how U.S. divisions impact international issues.

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