Crime, Law and Justice

State Sen. John Hoffman discharged from hospital, still faces ‘long road to recovery’ after shooting
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from a hospital and moved to a rehabilitation facility as he continues his recovery from being shot and critically wounded in an attack at his home last month.
Minneapolis Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead in north Minneapolis. Police say their initial investigation indicates that two men were riding electric scooters when they heard gunfire. One of the men collapsed and the other man called 911.
 Lawsuit challenges new Minnesota law requiring prescription drugs for county jail inmates
The law’s opponents say the law requires health care providers to give inmates medicine even if they think it could worsen their health. Supporters say it's needed to ensure inmates are provided with the medicine they need.
Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join
Just two weeks ago, the Supreme Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. On Thursday, the justices said they'll review lower court rulings in favor of transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia. The case will be argued in the fall.
Prosecution moves forward after alleged Hortman assassin waives hearings
Vance Boelter made another brief appearance in a St. Paul federal courtroom Thursday, where he waived his right to the hearings that had been scheduled. Boelter is charged with killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.