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Meanwhile Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara told the BBC that state officers were blocked from accessing the scene of the shooting by federal agents, despite securing a search warrant.
From BBC
"Unless the community helps rebuild their motivation, our society will not be secure."
From Barron's
On Saturday, local police were determined to draw a line, rushing to the scene of Pretti’s shooting to secure evidence of a potential crime, rebuffing demands by federal agents to leave.
Bowman, who projects a Midwesterner’s approachability—instructing people she meets to call her “Miki”—outmaneuvered skeptics including Fed Chair Jerome Powell last year to secure the vice chair position.
A deep shot by Stidham was then intercepted by Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez with just over two minutes left, giving New England the chance to secure a record-extending 12th Super Bowl appearance.
From BBC
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