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Noose used in largest mass execution in US history will be returned to a Dakota tribe in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A noose that was used in the largest mass execution in U.S. history will be returned to a Dakota tribe, the Minnesota Historical Society announced. The society plans to repatriate what is known as the Mankato Hanging Rope to the Prairie Island Indian Community...
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Older Americans often don't prepare for long-term care, from costs to location to emotional toll
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Seven tough weeks passed with her husband in the hospital before Nancy Gag Braun found long-term care for him. From 2019 up until that point in 2022, Braun had cared for Steven at their Mankato home. A traumatic brain injury in February 2019, followed by his...
Editorial Roundup: Minnesota
Minneapolis Star Tribune. May 21, 2024. Editorial: Minnesota’s legislative session: All that acrimony, so little action Leaders should work to fix a broken political process, starting with a special session on a bonding bill. The 2024 legislative...
Editorial Roundup: Minnesota
Minneapolis Star Tribune. May 1, 2024. Editorial: In the cellar with Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell An evenhanded process is needed for dealing with legislator behavior. Here’s what’s not subject to interpretation: State Sen. Nicole Mitchell...
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Attempt to expedite ethics probe of Minnesota state senator charged with burglary fails on tie vote
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Republican attempt to expedite an ethics investigation of a Democratic Minnesota state senator who's facing a felony burglary charge failed on a tie vote Wednesday. Sen. Nicole Mitchell was absent as the Senate met for the first time since her arrest early...
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