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Prosecutor in Daunte Wright's death not swayed by critics

MINNEAPOLIS - As activists in Minnesota press for murder charges against the police officer who shot Daunte Wright, the prosecutor is sticking by the manslaughter charge he filed. Wright died April 11 when the 20-year-old motorist was shot during a…

North Dakota session marked by record budget, pandemic

BISMARCK, N.D. - The 2021 North Dakota Legislature has reached the end of a session marked by a record-high state budget, the first-ever expulsion of a lawmaker and pandemic protocols that greatly dampened public participation at the state Capitol. The…

Trial of other cops charged in Floyd's death to be broadcast

MINNEAPOLIS - Derek Chauvin’s murder trial was the first Minnesota criminal trial to be broadcast live on television. It won’t be the last. Some in the Minnesota legal system were apprehensive about allowing the live broadcast of Chauvin’s trial over…

Boy dies after falling into Minnesota Iron Range mine pit

VIRGINIA, Minn.  - A five-year-old boy is dead after falling into an abandoned mine pit in northern Minnesota’s Iron Range. Police and first responders from Virginia were sent to the Rouchleau pit late Wednesday. Authorities said the boy fell nearly…

North Dakota merchants sue Federal Reserve over debit card fees

NEW YORK - Two trade groups representing businesses in North Dakota filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Federal Reserve, asking the agency to lower its 10-year-old cap on “swipe” fee banks charge to process debit card transactions. The lawsuit, filed…

Pet Connection: Meet Nyx

This time of year there's something about the weather that just energizes you. And getting outside to enjoy it is much better with an animal friend. So this week, we're bringing you a critter who's…

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