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Coverage dated April 10, 2023

What led to an alleged 1935 mob hit on a former newspaper editor who clashed with Minnesota's governor?

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Walter Liggett was beaten up, framed on rape charges and eventually murdered. In part 1 of this two-part report, Tracy Briggs explores the question: What was he writing about?

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  1. The Dickinson Press

    What led to an alleged mob hit on a former North Dakota newspaper editor in 1935? (opens The Dickinson Press)

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    Walter Liggett was beaten up, framed on rape charges and eventually murdered. In part 1 of this two-part report, Tracy Briggs explores the question: What was he writing about?

  2. Grand Forks Herald

    What lead up to an alleged mob hit on a former North Dakota newspaper editor in 1935? (opens Grand Forks Herald)

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    Walter Liggett was beaten up, framed on rape charges and eventually murdered. In part 1 of this two-part report, Tracy Briggs explores the question: What was he writing about?

  3. Duluth News Tribune

    What led to an alleged 1935 mob hit on a former newspaper editor who clashed with Minnesota's governor? (opens Duluth News Tribune)

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    Duluth News Tribune's feed description

    Walter Liggett was beaten up, framed on rape charges and eventually murdered. In part 1 of this two-part report, Tracy Briggs explores the question: What was he writing about?

  4. InForum

    What lead up to an alleged mob hit on a former Fargo newspaper editor in 1935? (opens InForum)

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    Walter Liggett was beaten up, framed on rape charges and eventually murdered. In part 1 of this two-part report, Tracy Briggs explores the question: What was he writing about?

  5. Dglobe

    What lead up to an alleged 1935 mob hit on a former newspaper editor who clashed with Minnesota's governor? (opens Dglobe)

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    Walter Liggett was beaten up, framed on rape charges and eventually murdered. In part 1 of this two-part report, Tracy Briggs explores the question: What was he writing about?

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