Crime, Law and Justice

September 3, 2016 12:04 PM

Philando Castile remembered at protest near State Fair

A rally near the state fairgrounds was held today as the family of a Twin Cities man killed by police laid him to rest in St Louis.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 3, 2016 9:36 AM

Stearns County: Jacob Wetterling's remains have been found

"Our hearts are broken. ... I have no words," said Patty Wetterling.

by MPR News Staff

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September 2, 2016 4:39 PM

Dept. of Corrections confirms: Stillwater warden under investigation

Steve Hammer has been placed on investigative leave this week for undisclosed reasons. He remains on pay status, the department said.

by Peter Cox

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September 2, 2016 12:20 PM

Philando Castile to be buried in Missouri

A memorial service for Philando Castile, who was born in Missouri, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Ronald L. Jones Funeral Chapels in St. Louis. It will be followed by a funeral procession to Calvary Cemetery.

by Associated Press

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September 2, 2016 9:50 AM

Parents of man killed during Eagan standoff grieve, but don't blame police

The father of Justin Kulhanek-Derks says his son was a generous, kind man who also struggled with depression.

by Brandt Williams

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September 2, 2016 9:31 AM

Brock Turner leaves jail after serving half his term

Brock Turner whose six-month sentence for raping an unconscious woman at Stanford University sparked national outcry has been released from jail after serving half his term.

by The Associated Press

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September 2, 2016 9:01 AM

Police losing battle to get drivers to put down their phones

While efforts to discourage texting have increased in recent years, the consensus among police, safety advocates and drivers is that the problem is only getting worse.

by The Associated Press

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September 2, 2016 6:37 AM

An even deadlier opioid, carfentanil, is hitting the streets

Carfentanil, a powerful opioid used to sedate elephants, is being blamed for a record spike in drug overdoses in the Midwest. It's much stronger, and riskier, than heroin or fentanyl.

by Jennifer Ludden

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September 1, 2016 2:20 PM

Woman in Bemidji fire may have aided child abduction plot

The body of Melissa Norby was found in the wreckage of her burned out trailer house earlier this summer. Now police believe she may have planned the abduction of a 5-year-old girl before Norby's death.

by John Enger

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September 1, 2016 2:11 PM

ACLU sues for access to squad video in Philando Castile shooting

The Minnesota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit demanding the release of squad car video in the July 6 shooting of Philando Castile.

by Associated Press

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