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Matt Sepic at MPR News reports: “An organization that represents police across Minnesota is suing the state for releasing private information about undercover officers.”

Olivia Estright at the Rochester Post Bulletin reports: “The family of a 13-year-old girl has filed a federal lawsuit against Mayo Clinic and two orthopedic surgeons, alleging they permanently paralyzed the girl after failing to stabilize her spine during surgery.”

Nick Longworth at FOX 9 reports: “A proposed ordinance before the Minneapolis City Council would allow the city to charge fees to Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers who conduct off-duty police work, while using city-issued weapons, vehicles and uniforms.”

Peter Passi at the Duluth News Tribune reports: “Sofidel’s plans to expand its paper mill operation got a boost this week with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s announcement that it will provide nearly $2.4 million in assistance to help clean up the site where the company aims to build.”

Joseph Williams at the Minnesota Spokesman-recorder reports: “On Sunday, with just hours left in his term, (President) Biden reached back 100 years into the past, granting posthumous clemency to Marcus Garvey, the pioneering civil rights activist and Black nationalist.”

KARE 11’s David Griswold reports: “The James Beard Foundation announced its semifinalists on Wednesday, and it includes six local chefs and five local restaurants.”