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Peter Cox with MPR News reports the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has reached a $165,000 settlement with five families whose family members were killed by police. “The families said the BCA withheld data about the investigations that should be public under state law.”

Pioneer Press’ Ross Raihala is reporting Lori Barghini and Julia Cobbs are ending their popular talk show on myTalk 107.1.

Ryan Faircloth at the Strib reports former Gov. Jesse Ventura is launching his own line of edibles in partnership with a Columbia Heights hemp retailer.

Northern News Now writes Duluth residents will see a $9.25 increase in water rates. “The commission’s reasoning for the price hike is due to the Lakewood Water Treatment Plant and much of Duluth’s infrastructure needing updates before it comes to the end of its useful life.”

Kare11 reports a Minnesota woman has plead guilty to “charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances” between the Midwest and Mexico.

Also via Star Tribune: the Kraft Heinz plant in New Ulm will receive $170 million in federal funds to decarbonize its plant.