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Oct. 12, 2023

Get those rain boots and umbrellas out. Highs in the 40s and 50s this weekend. Get the latest on Updraft.

5 law enforcement officers shot, wounded in central Minnesota
A suspect is in custody after injuring officers near Princeton, Minn., this morning. They all reportedly have wounds that are not life-threatening. We are still learning more about what happened and will have updates.
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Minnesota high schoolers learn about the state's judicial system
Today's student day was the inaugural event hosted at the court’s Justice and Democracy Center. Law students led the tour of the interactive exhibit about the court system. The recently opened exhibit aims to offer civic education to the public.
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🫂 Minnesotans with ties to Israel, Gaza react to war
Since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, the death toll among Israelis and Palestinians has continued to climb, with civilians bearing the brunt of what has become — in just a few days — a devastating war. Like people around the globe, Minnesotans with loved ones in the region are scrambling for information and sharing stories with common themes: dodging bombs, losing contact and fearing the worst. Here are their stories.
Join us this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. for a free live and in-person conversation between Kerri Miller and Major Jackson, award-winning poet and host of APM’s daily poetry podcast The Slowdown. We’ll celebrate the release of Major’s book, Razzle Dazzle. The Slowdown also just won the Signal Award for Best Daily Podcast!

The event takes place at the Kling Public Media Center, 480 Cedar Street, St. Paul, in the UBS Forum. Attendance is free but registration is required.
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