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Commission will consider greenhouse gas dangers in Line 5 decision

The Michigan Public Service Commission will consider the environmental impact of greenhouse gasses in its decision on the future of Enbridge Energy’s Line 5. That’s part of an order issued Wednesday.

DOJ To Investigate Minneapolis Police Over Possible Patterns Of Excessive Force

Shuttered Venues Still Waiting for Government Aid Announced in December

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Civil Rights Attorney Vanita Gupta Confirmed As Associate Attorney General

By Jason Breslow • 57 minutes ago

The Senate on Wednesday narrowly voted to confirm Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general, elevating a longtime civil rights attorney to the third-highest position inside the Justice Department on the same day the agency announced renewed efforts to monitor local police practices.

Gupta was confirmed by a vote of 51 to 49, with only one Republican, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, breaking ranks to join Democrats in approving her nomination.

Minneapolis Mayor Says He Welcomes Justice Department Policing Investigation

By Mary Louise Kelly & Mano Sundaresan • 1 hour ago

As former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin awaits sentencing after his conviction on three counts of murder in the death of George Floyd, policymakers in Minneapolis are trying to figure out how to improve policing.

Concurrently, the Justice Department has launched an investigation into the city's police department to address possible patterns of discrimination and excessive force.

Ma'Khia Bryant: Police Identify Officer Who Shot Teen, Release Video Footage

By Bill Chappell • 2 hours ago

Columbus, Ohio, police have released the name of the officer who shot and killed 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant, saying officer Nicholas Reardon fired his weapon after police were called to the scene Tuesday afternoon due to a report of a disturbance.

In an update on Wednesday, Columbus police revealed more details about what transpired, including releasing 911 recordings and police videos of the shooting.

Canadian health prof says his country is quickly seeing more COVID cases than the US

By Amy Robinson • 50 minutes ago

For months, Canada has had a travel ban against Americans. Now a public health official with an emphasis in epidemiology says "the shoe is quickly moving to the other foot". This is your News Roundup for April 21.

Protestors demonstrate in front of Detroit's Public Safety headquarters

By Michigan Radio Public News • 55 minutes ago

Following the Chauvin verdict, about 50 protesters showed up to demonstrate in front of Detroit Public Safety headquarters.

Commission will consider greenhouse gas dangers in Line 5 decision

By Rick Pluta • 1 hour ago

Another officer related shooting occurs in Detroit, officer in stable condition

By Russell McNamara • 1 hour ago

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For the second time in two days, Detroit Police have shot and killed a man.

Local communities react to Chauvin Verdict

By Kylie Ambu • 1 hour ago

The long-awaited verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial was released yesterday evening, finding the former Minneapolis police officer guilty on all counts for the killing of George Floyd. Activists took to the streets across the nation in acknowledgment. Those in Grand Rapids say while the decision was just, there’s more work to be done.

Benson Suppression to changing election voting

By Eli Newman • 1 hour ago

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is continuing her campaign against a Republican effort to overhaul voting in the state.

Michigan AG says there will be no criminal charges filed against "Make Your Date" program

By Russell McNamara • 1 hour ago

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says there will be no criminal charges filed related to the city's relationship with the Make Your Date program - or the destruction of city emails about the program.

Sparrow Hospital in Lansing at 100% Capacity

By Michelle Jokisch Polo • 1 hour ago

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As the number of coronavirus infections in Michigan continues to climb, local hospitals are experiencing the effects of what some health officials are calling the third wave of COVID-19 in the state.

Changing tides as Canada rides its third Covid wave

By nwestendorp • 2 hours ago

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Last year when the Canadian border closed it was to keep Canadians safe and prevent Coronavirus from spreading North from the, then far more infected, United States. Now over a year later things have changed, as Canada's infection numbers continue to rise and the US begins to fall.

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School district says employees could face discipline for biracial child’s haircut at school

By Brett Dahlberg • 3 hours ago

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The Mid-Michigan school district where a parent says a staff member cut his biracial daughter’s hair without his permission is considering discipline against the employees involved. Brett Dahlberg reports.

The Mid-Michigan school district where a parent says a staff member cut his biracial daughter’s hair without his permission is considering discipline against the employees involved.