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What you need to know about Philando Castile's death and the case against police officer Jeronimo Yanez

By Karen Lundegaard Star Tribune

May 28, 2017 — 11:29am

Karen Lundegaard is the greater Minnesota editor in charge of all our state coverage. Previously she was a team leader in business, metro and on the audience team.

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