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Missing Minnesota woman's remains found in woods, leading to ex-boyfriend's arrest
WINONA, Minn. (AP) — Authorities confirmed Thursday that human remains found in a remote area of southern Minnesota are those of a woman who went missing in March and whose ex-boyfriend is jailed on suspicion of killing her. Madeline Kingsbury, who would have turned 27 on June 1,...
Prosecutors urge Minnesota Supreme Court to reject appeal by ex-officer in George Floyd's murder
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State prosecutors have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s request to reconsider his conviction for murdering George Floyd, saying lower courts already got it right. Chauvin's attorney asked the state's...
Editorial Roundup: Minnesota
Minneapolis Star Tribune. June 3, 2023. Editorial: Police licensing board gets needed muscle The ability to revoke Minnesota licenses for misconduct is critical to accountability. For too long, the Minnesota Peace Officers and Standards Training Board...
Attorney for man charged in 1972 Chicago-area slaying of teen wants statements suppressed
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — An attorney for a Minnesota man charged in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old suburban Chicago girl more than half a century ago wants statements he made at a police station suppressed. Attorney Terry Ekl argued in a recent defense motion that statements Barry...
US Army Corps revokes permit for Minnesota mine, cites threat to downstream tribe's water standards
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday it has revoked a crucial federal permit for the proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, a project popularly known as PolyMet, saying the permit did not comply with the water quality standards set by a...
House conservatives block GOP bills, voice frustration in response to last week's debt ceiling vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — House conservatives staged a mini-revolt Tuesday in retaliation for Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s leadership on last week’s vote to raise the debt ceiling, the right wing banding together to block progress on a mixture of bills and vent their frustration. Led by...
Editorial Roundup: Illinois
Chicago Sun-Times. May 31, 2023. Editorial: Last-minute power grid bill is bad for Illinois transition to renewable energy If enacted, the law would put the downstate utility Ameren in charge of new regional power lines crossing its territory, possibly including those...
Guardians DFA struggling RHP Plesac to make room for McKenzie's return
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians designated right-handed pitcher Zach Plesac for assignment on Sunday in the process of returning Triston McKenzie to the rotation. McKenzie took the mound in Minnesota for his season debut, having been sidelined since the end of spring...
Rick Adelman selected as winner of Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award
DENVER (AP) — Rick Adelman’s influence is all over this year’s NBA Finals, which makes his being honored during the title series even more fitting. Adelman was announced Sunday as the 18th recipient of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the National...
Arriaga helps Minnesota United earn late 1-1 draw with Toronto
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kervin Arriaga scored late in the second half to thwart Sean Johnson's bid for his 100th career clean sheet, rallying Minnesota United to a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday night. Arriaga's equalizer was his second goal of the season for Minnesota...
