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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter still ongoing

• Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. He was speaking to a large crowd at an outdoor "Prove Me Wrong" debate, where he invites students to challenge his political and cultural views.
• Authorities posted images Thursday of a "person of interest" and asked the public for help in identifying the individual. The Utah public safety commissioner said law enforcement has "good video footage" of the suspect, who has not yet been identified. Law enforcement officials also said the weapon used has been recovered and described it as a "high-powered, bolt-action rifle."
• Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance will fly with Kirk's body on Air Force Two to his hometown in Phoenix, Arizona, according to officials.
• President Trump paid tribute to Kirk, and elected officials on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemned the attack and denounced acts of political violence.

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Alleged Charlotte light rail attacker facing federal charge

Federal criminal charges were filed in Charlotte on Tuesday afternoon by the United States Department of Justice against the man accused of fatally stabbing a 23-year-old Ukrainian woman on a Charlotte light rail over two weeks ago.

The Department of Justice said on Tuesday, Aug. 9, that they have filed federal criminal charges against 34-year-old DeCarlos Brown Jr. He was charged with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.

“Iryna Zarutska was a young woman living the American dream — her horrific murder is a direct result of failed soft-on-crime policies that put criminals before innocent people,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “I have directed my attorneys to federally prosecute DeCarlos Brown Jr., a repeat violent offender with a history of violent crime, for murder. We will seek the maximum penalty for this unforgivable act of violence — he will never again see the light of day as a free man.”

The FBI is investigating the case with the assistance of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

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One of the greatest marketing stories of all time involving Pepsi. Venezuelan drug dealers get taken out and We get an in depth Twins review from Patrick Reusse!!!

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A special Labor Day edition of the Weekly Scramble: GET OUT OF THE LEFT LANE!!!!!!!

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We should not have to live in a world where we fear our kids getting shot while at school mass

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift finally get engaged ending Reuvers cynical nature of their relationship. Our friend comedian Erica Rhodes goes viral in a Chicago TV interview, and some interesting thoughts on the South Carolina lockdown situation.

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SPPS working to fill teacher vacancies before new school year starts

St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is working to fill job openings with less than two weeks to go before the new school year starts.

“I’m confident we will have those teaching positions filled,” said Superintendent Dr. Stacie Stanley.

She explained SPPS Human Resources has been doing new intensive hiring fairs in the community to meet that goal.

The district had more than 135 teacher vacancies as of last week, according to a progress report to the Board of Education on Tuesday.

Cracker Barrel shares plummet after pushback on new logo, brand refresh

Shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

plummeted roughly 10% on Thursday after the restaurant unveiled its new logo earlier this week as part of a larger brand refresh.

The new logo removes the image of a man leaning against a barrel that was prominently featured in the original, leaving behind just the words “Cracker Barrel” against a yellow background. The phrase “old country store” has also been removed.

The company said the colors in the logo were inspired by the chain’s scrambled eggs and biscuits.

The change is part of a “strategic transformation” to revitalize the brand that started back in May 2024. Under that mission, Cracker Barrel’s brand refresh includes updates to visual elements, restaurant spaces and food and retail offerings.

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Twin Cities scream club builds community through relieving stress

Hollie Carr started the group after seeing a Chicago scream club on TikTok. Many people found her group the same way.

“Are you here to scream?” Hollie Carr asked people who strolled by her Sunday night as the sun began to set near the Cedar Nichols Trailhead in Burnsville.

Carr founded Scream Club Twin Cities MN in early August. The group travels to different lakes, rivers and streams every week to scream across the water. And they’re always looking for new participants.

“Screaming is inclusive of everyone,” Carr said. “It doesn’t matter what your issues are or what your stress is. Our goal is to scream in community.”

Minnesota spent nearly $46,000 on welfare per person in poverty in 2023

Every year, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes the Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances. This is the country’s only source of state and local spending data, allowing a detailed state-by-state comparison. The survey also divides spending data into categories, making it possible to analyze which public services states prioritize.

Overall, public welfare is the largest expenditure for most states. However, the level at which states prioritize assistance programs over other public services, such as roads and police, differs.

Minnesota, for instance, has a massive welfare system, dedicating a larger share of its revenue to assistance programs than most states. Additionally, Minnesota ranks among the top states for poverty-adjusted welfare spending, making it one of the most generous in the nation. In 2022, Minnesota spent approximately $42,000 (in 2023 $) per person on poverty, ranking second-highest in the entire country.

This trend continued in 2023, as newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals.

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