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The Brian Fitch murder case
The latest court developments involving Brian Fitch.
Sources: Justine Damond was fatally shot through door of police car
A 40-year-old woman who family members said called 911 to report a possible assault in the alley behind her south Minneapolis home Saturday night was fatally shot by a police officer.
Tim Pawlenty: COVID-19 makes clear that we must restore decency, civility to politics
Even before the pandemic, fear and anger were rampant in the U.S. We need to listen and learn in order to move forward.
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TEST Getting noticed: Showcasing prep football talent becomes big business
On a recent Saturday in Rockford, about 90 high schoolers paid $50 apiece to have their workouts watched and entered into a data base that's available to college football coaches for a fee.
Going from solitary to the street is a shock to inmates' systems
Prisoners get few services in solitary confinement, so upon release many find themselves unprepared for living in the outside world.
Lowry Hill road rage shooting suspects at large
Minneapolis police are seeking suspects, after a woman was shot during an apparent road rage incident.
Adventure of a lifetime: Friends embark on cross-country bike trip
Our new bike blogger kicks off his assignment in a big way — with a cross-country cycling trip. Tony Brown will chronicle his two-month adventure with a childhood friend as they pedal across the country — from San Diego to Savannah, Ga. — with regular dispatches.
NBC's Williams fighting for his reputation
NBC News anchor Brian Williams found himself the story Thursday, his credibility threatened after he falsely claimed he had been in a helicopter hit by a grenade during the Iraq War.
Rayno: Can Gophers basketball go on a run?
CineSport's Brian Clark asks the Star Tribune's Amelia Rayno why Minnesota has struggled to shoot on the road, and what would define a successful season for the Gophers.