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Crime, Law and Justice

Ramsey County prosecutors will not charge St. Paul officers in fatal shooting

Ramsey County prosecutors will not charge St. Paul officers in fatal shooting

The Ramsey County Attorney's Office says it will not bring criminal charges against two St. Paul police officers involved in a fatal shooting in November 2024. Prosecutors say they believe the the use of force was justified, as the man allegedly pointed a gun at officers.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Judge orders release of Somali man detained during ICE enforcement surge

In an order issued Wednesday, a judge said the man who is under a final deportation order, is not likely to be sent back to Somalia or any other country and should be released from custody
by MPR News Staff

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Lawsuit alleges ICE is violating rights of people observing immigration operations in Minnesota

Lawsuit alleges ICE is violating rights of people observing immigration operations in Minnesota

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is facing a lawsuit, alleging its agents have violated the rights of Minnesotans who’ve been observing recent immigration operations in the state.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Judge frees couple charged with 'kidnapping' immigration agent as defense challenges government's account

Judge frees couple charged with 'kidnapping' immigration agent as defense challenges government's account

Attorneys for a couple charged with driving to a police station with an HSI agent in their car dispute the government’s account of the incident. A judge released both from jail pending trial.
by Matt Sepic

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Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Prosecutors say Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges against 32-year-old Nick Reiner at a news conference on Tuesday
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota attorney general announces settlement with Kia and Hyundai over stolen vehicles

Minnesota attorney general announces settlement with Kia and Hyundai over stolen vehicles

Owners of several Kia and Hyundai models will be eligible for free anti-theft hardware upgrades in the new year, following a lawsuit settlement between the automakers and several states, including Minnesota. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Social worker shares resources for families affected by Stewartville shooting

Social worker shares resources for families affected by Stewartville shooting

Heather Geerts, director of clinical services at Zumbro Valley Health Services, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to talk about supporting the Stewartville community in the wake of a tragedy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Arrest made after online threats shut some Twin Cities south suburban schools

More than a dozen schools were among those canceling classes on Tuesday after receiving threats on social media. Authorities late Tuesday said a 16-year-old had been arrested in Eagan in connection with the threats.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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‘Total sadness’: Stewartville High School shooting leaves community grieving

‘Total sadness’: Stewartville High School shooting leaves community grieving

The small town of Stewartville in southeast Minnesota is grieving but trying to pull together in the aftermath of a shooting outside of the high school that left one student in critical condition and the alleged shooter dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
by Molly Castle Work and David Schaper

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