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Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday they will not seek the death penalty as part of a plea agreement with the man charged in the political assassinations of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House along with her husband, as well as the attempted murders of a state senator and his wife. The defendant, Vance Boelter, was scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing Thursday morning in federal court in Minneapolis. "The Attorney General has authorized and directed the government not to seek the death penalty against Defendant Vance Luther Boelter in accordance with the terms ...

Marshall Pride events planned this weekend

Local News

MARSHALL — It’s a celebration and also a chance for people to be themselves. Organizers of the upcoming Marshall Pride said one of the great parts of this weekend’s events was the chance to build community for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in southwest Minnesota. “Marshall Pride is not just social space, it is a lifeline. It gives people a place to feel seen, safe, and accepted without having to choose between their culture and their identity,” said Marshall Pride planning committee member Manila Hang. “Any time we can have a space for people to be themselves, to be out, to ...

2-vehicle crash causes rollover in Marshall

Local News

MARSHALL — A vehicle rolled into the median of Minnesota Highway 23 in a crash Tuesday afternoon in Marshall. However, there were no serious injuries reported in the incident, Marshall Police said. The crash was reported at the intersection of Highway 23 and Main Street in Marshall. A ...

Another sell-off for AI stocks knocks Wall Street back to where it was 5 weeks ago

National News

NEW YORK (AP) — Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks helped drag the U.S. market sharply lower Wednesday, as Wall Street's former superstars continue to face heavy scrutiny for their success. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% for its first back-to-back drop in three weeks and is back to where it was in early May. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 953 points, or 1.9%, and the Nasdaq composite led the market lower with a 2% slide. Wall Street has been shaky since last week, when AI stocks went from roaring to records to suddenly turning lower. Among the worries is that ...