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Minnesota lawmaker proposes secession to border states

MINNEAPOLIS — A Republican Minnesota state representative is proposing legislation that would let Minnesota counties secede from the state and join border states. Rep. Jeremy ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, March 28, 2021 5:44 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Jurors in ex-officer’s high-profile trial face heavy burden

MINNEAPOLIS — One prospective juror’s voice quivered as she told attorneys during jury selection that she feared for her family’s safety if chosen for the ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, March 28, 2021 5:43 pm

Health Updates

AstraZeneca confirms strong vaccine protection after US rift

AstraZeneca insists that its COVID-19 vaccine is strongly effective even after counting additional illnesses in its disputed U.S. study, the latest in an extraordinary public ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, March 25, 2021 5:14 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Judge limits evidence, refuses to move trial in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS — A judge on Friday denied a defense request to delay or move the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, March 19, 2021 10:28 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Chauvin jury grows despite $27M settlement to Floyd family

MINNEAPOLIS — Concern appears to be fading that a massive settlement for George Floyd’s family would derail the trial of a former police officer accused ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, March 18, 2021 6:04 am

Health Updates

Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade more of his followers to get ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, March 14, 2021 7:32 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

6 chosen for Chauvin trial jury so far; murder charge added

MINNEAPOLIS  — A man who said he has a “very negative” impression of Derek Chauvin nevertheless became the sixth juror selected for the former Minneapolis ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, March 12, 2021 5:23 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Floyd’s cause of death, ex-cop’s force will be keys at trial

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis police officer was swiftly fired and charged with murder after bystander video showed him pressing his knee into George Floyd’s neck, ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, March 7, 2021 4:47 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Dozens rally before ex-officer put on trial in Floyd’s death

ST. PAUL — Dozens of people gathered in front of the Minnesota governor’s mansion on Saturday to demand accountability for police officers, days before a ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, March 6, 2021 8:34 pm

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Highlights of the $1.9T COVID bill nearing final passage

WASHINGTON — The Senate approved a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition on Saturday, moving President Joe Biden closer to a milestone political victory that ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, March 6, 2021 3:03 pm

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Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill

WASHINGTON — An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, March 6, 2021 11:41 am

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Senate nears relief bill votes after half-day GOP delay

WASHINGTON — The Senate steered on Friday toward a voting marathon on Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after enduring an extraordinary half-day holdup forced ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, March 5, 2021 7:01 am

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Eager to act, Biden and Democrats leave Republicans behind

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are jamming their agenda forward with a sense of urgency, an unapologetically partisan approach based on ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, March 4, 2021 6:52 am

Health Updates

Minnesota reports daily record for COVID-19 vaccinations

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials on Sunday reported a daily record for COVID-19 vaccinations, with nearly 70,000 new doses administered in the last day. It ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, February 28, 2021 1:45 pm

Health Updates

J&J’s 1-dose shot cleared, giving US 3rd COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, February 27, 2021 7:00 pm

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