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Good afternoon! An MPR News analysis of data from the St. Anthony Police Department shows that officers have been ticketing black drivers disproportionately in cases where they had wide discretion to pull someone over. But it doesn't tell the whole story. It's nearly impossible to compare the demographics of traffic stops from place to place in Minnesota, and some police departments are trying to change that. | Forecast
 

Police: Suspect in killing of 2 Iowa officers is in custody

Des Moines police Sgt. Paul Parizek says Scott Michael Greene was taken into custody without incident Wednesday morning in Dallas County, just west of Des Moines.

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Trump pushes health care, Clinton scandals despite his own looming court dates

Donald Trump again vows to repeal and replace Obamacare, this time in a policy-laden speech following several days of gleefully endorsing the FBI director's controversial letter to Congress. | Election 2016

HealthPartners takes stand on climate change, joins national council

HealthPartners is the first Minnesota-based health system to join the U.S. Health Care Climate Council.

911 transcripts show confusion, fear during St. Cloud mall stabbings

Transcripts of about 100 calls to police during the Sept. 17 attack in St. Cloud released Tuesday show a mix of confusion and fear among mall patrons and workers.


 
 

Obama says Army Corps examining Dakota oil pipeline route

Obama says the Army Corps is examining whether the pipeline can be rerouted in southern North Dakota to alleviate the concerns of American Indians. | New standoff in protest over Dakota pipeline

Lyricist Tim Rice recalls longtime admiration for Bobby Vee, whose funeral is today

One of the people mourning Vee's passing is Sir Tim Rice, the lyricist behind such musicals as "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Evita" and "The Lion King."

How can Minnesota get more voters to the polls? #askmpr

Just days before the election candidates and campaign managers are still trying to get more voters to show up at the polls. There are a few voting options in Minnesota that try to make the process easier - but is there more that can be done?

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