Crime, Law and Justice

In disputed Shakopee-area legislative race, voters share what was on uncounted ballots
While 20 ballots believed to have been discarded before being counted won’t be recovered, some voters who cast those missing ballots shared what was on them. They appear to show Rep. Brad Tabke’s narrow lead would stand up.
Swastikas found spray-painted on Minneapolis Jewish temple
Minneapolis police said they’re investigating swastikas found spray-painted on the doors and a pillar at Temple Israel on the 2300 block of Fremont Avenue South.
Judge grants Chauvin access to Floyd’s heart tissue, bodily fluids in bid to reverse guilty plea
A federal judge on Monday allowed defense attorneys for Derek Chauvin to examine George Floyd’s heart tissue and bodily fluids as part of the former Minneapolis police officer’s challenge to his federal civil rights conviction.
Roseville man charged after police pursuit ends in crash, killing one
A Roseville man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing police by car on Friday, ending in a crash that killed another driver. Police attempted to pull him over after his ex-girlfriend reported that he had assaulted and threatened her earlier that day. 
Scams are surging. Could you be a victim?
Have you fallen for a scam? A lot of people have become victims. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about latest examples, how anyone could fall for them and how to protect yourself.
Biden commutes former Last Place on Earth owner’s synthetic drug sales sentence
Jim Carlson, 67, was among the nearly 1,500 people who received commuted sentences. The White House said those receiving a commutation had been serving sentences at home “for at least one year.”