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Mueller Report: Republican Peter Smith’s activities drew scrutiny
Two years after his body was found in a Rochester, Minnesota motel room, Republican operative Peter Smith emerged as a figure who drew the interest of Robert Mueller III as part of the special counsel’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. ... Continue Reading
In Ramsey County, a glimpse at the confusion surrounding Trump’s new immigration stance
New documents show how one Minnesota governmental entity – the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office – found itself caught in a confusing conflict over immigration that pitted the White House against local officials after Trump took office. ... Continue Reading
A Republican operative’s death in Rochester
Documents found in Peter Smith’s Minnesota motel room hinted at his role as a Republican operative who specialized in political opposition research on Bill and Hillary Clinton. ... Continue Reading
Saint Paul grapples with immigration issues in wake of Trump election
Nine days after the November 2016 presidential election, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman was preaching caution to his staff as emotions flared in the city and across the U.S. over Donald Trump’s controversial stance on immigration. ... Continue Reading
Hennepin County sending deputies to presidential inauguration event
For the fourth presidential inauguration in a row, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office sent deputies to provide security in Washington, D.C., a move that involved 40 deputies and carried a $100,000 budget. ... Continue Reading