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In this May 2014 file photo, Michael Karkoc works in his yard in Minneapolis. Karkoc, a retired Minnesota carpenter whom The Associated Press exposed as a former commander of a Nazi-led unit accused of war atrocities, died December 14, 2019, according to cemetery and public records. (Richard Sennott/Star Tribune via AP)
January 22, 2020, 12:10 am
Minnesota man exposed as commander of Nazi-led unit dies
Michael Karkoc commanded a company in the SS-led Ukrainian Self Defense Legion that murdered dozens of Polish women and children in 1944, then lied to US authorities about it
By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski and Randy Herschaft
Illustrative: Swastikas found drawn on an elementary school playground in Queens, New York, February 22, 2019. (YouTube screenshot)
November 6, 2019, 1:19 am
Police say juvenile won’t face charges for daubing swastika on Minnesota school
Youngster confessed, but cops say there was no crime as chalk graffiti caused no permanent damage
By AP and TOI staff
Illustrative: Swastikas found drawn on an elementary school playground in Queens, New York, February 22, 2019. (YouTube screenshot)
November 5, 2019, 5:12 pm
Suspect arrested after Minnesota school tagged with swastika
US authorities say ‘act of hatred’ caught on security footage, working with Jewish community in Edina on cultural understanding
By AP and TOI staff
The Adas Israel Congregation in Duluth, Minnesota, burned down on September 9, 2019. (Duluth News Tribune Screenshot via JTA)
October 27, 2019, 2:16 am
Homeless man given 3 months in jail for starting Minnesota synagogue blaze
Matthew Amiot also sentenced to community service for setting fire that destroyed Adas Israel Synagogue in Duluth
By AP
This undated booking photo from the St. Louis (Minnesota) County Sheriff’s Office shows Matthew James Amiot, who was arrested, September 13, 2019, in connection to a fire at the Adas Israel Congregation, in Duluth, Minnesota. (St. Louis (Minnesota) County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
September 25, 2019, 4:21 pm
Homeless man pleads guilty to starting Minnesota synagogue fire
Matthew Amiot admits starting blaze that burned down Adas Israel Synagogue in Duluth, is expected to get probation
By AP
Jason Lewis during his run for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, at his campaign office in Burnsville, Minnesota on, October 29, 2016. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images via JTA)
September 22, 2019, 11:11 pm
GOP senate candidate once accused Republicans of ‘dual loyalty’ to Israel
Jason Lewis of Minnesota, a former conservative radio host, also said the ‘Israeli lobby’ controls the party
By Marcy Oster
This undated booking photo from the St. Louis (Minnesota) County Sheriff’s Office shows Matthew James Amiot, who was arrested, September 13, 2019, in connection to a fire at the Adas Israel Congregation, in Duluth, Minnesota. (St. Louis (Minnesota) County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
September 17, 2019, 7:51 pm
Homeless man who burned down US synagogue spat on blaze, trying to put it out
Local police say Matthew James Amiot has admitted to setting fire to 119-year-old Minnesota shrine, rendering it a total loss
By Marcy Oster
This undated booking photo from the St. Louis (Minnesota) County Sheriff’s Office shows Matthew James Amiot, who was arrested, September 13, 2019, in connection to a fire at the Adas Israel Congregation, in Duluth, Minnesota. (St. Louis (Minnesota) County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
September 17, 2019, 6:54 am
Suspect charged in fire that destroyed Minnesota synagogue
Police say blaze set by Matthew James Amiot not a hate crime; defendant’s brother says he’s homeless and was trying to stay warm
By AP
The Adas Israel Congregation in Duluth, Minnesota, burned down on September 9, 2019. (Duluth News Tribune Screenshot via JTA)
September 15, 2019, 10:21 pm
Minnesota police say synagogue torching not a hate crime
Authorities recommend Duluth resident be charged with first-degree arson over fire at city’s Adas Israel Congregation
By AP
Adas Israel Congregation ablaze in Minnesota, September 9, 2019. (Screenshot from KBJR Channel 6 via JTA)
September 14, 2019, 5:27 am
Suspect arrested in fire at historic Minnesota synagogue
Police expected to give further details on Saturday; Adas Israel Congregation, built in 1902, was burned down earlier this week in blaze that destroyed 6 Torah scrolls
By AP
Adas Israel Congregation ablaze in Minnesota, September 9, 2019. (Screenshot from KBJR Channel 6 via JTA)
September 11, 2019, 1:34 am
Police: ‘New evidence’ recovered in Minnesota synagogue fire
Duluth police chief won’t say if he suspects foul play; building almost completely destroyed in blaze
By AP
Adas Israel Congregation ablaze in Minnesota, September 9, 2019. (Screenshot from KBJR Channel 6 via JTA)
September 10, 2019, 7:38 am
Police probe Minnesota synagogue fire, say no signs of arson
Investigators say they have ‘some idea’ of what started blaze at Adas Israel Congregation building; firefighters save eight of 14 Torah scrolls
By AP
A screen grab of the Facebook post comparing Bernie Sanders to Adolf Hitler
February 28, 2019, 1:16 am
Republican party branch compares Bernie Sanders to Adolf Hitler on Facebook
Clay County group in northwestern Minnesota apologizes, deletes post, says it was shared by a volunteer
By JTA
US Rep. Ilhan Omar looks on ahead of the State of the Union address at the US Capitol, February 5, 2019. (Win McNamee/Getty Images via JTA)
February 14, 2019, 3:27 am
Ilhan Omar’s tweets alienated Minnesota’s Jews. Can they still work with her?
Many in the community fear the newly elected congresswoman’s comments are indicative of deeply ingrained attitudes about Jews, but still hope there can be a path forward
By Ben Sales
In this November 6, 2018, file photo, Sen. Amy Klobuchar waves to supporters after winning re-election during the Democratic election night party in St. Paul, Minnsota (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien
February 7, 2019, 2:41 am
5 Jewish things about 2020 presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar
The Minnesota Congresswoman has a strong bipartisan history, is close to her state’s small Jewish community, and was one of the few Democrats to vote for the anti-BDS bill
By Ron Kampeas
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