Crime, Law and Justice

Jurors in Feeding Our Future case see defendants’ long text trail
Jurors in federal court in Minneapolis were shown hundreds of WhatsApp text messages in which operators of food distribution sites allegedly discussed how to divvy up money that they stole from government child nutrition programs.
A place for ceremony, healing: Hennepin County will add sweat lodges to serve Native detainees
Sweat lodges are dome-shaped, heated structures and are sacred spaces for Native people. They have spiritual and cultural purposes, and allow Native people to connect with the Creator, nature and others. During a sweat, traditional songs are sung and participants pray.