Crime, Law and Justice

State Rep. Dan Wolgamott, DFL-St. Cloud, says he’ll pay a fine, agree to a stayed jail sentence and avoid drinking and driving. A local prosecutor has signed off on the deal, which awaits judicial approval.
Michael Scott Brasel, 44, was killed in front of his house in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood in May.
Minneapolis Medicaid fraud investigation brings more charges
A total of 18 people have been charged in what Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called the largest Medicaid fraud prosecution by his office.
University of Minnesota sued over massive data breach
A former student and a former employee are seeking damages from the University of Minnesota after claims that a hacker allegedly stole personal data. The lawsuit filed in federal court seeks class action status.
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentencing delayed in Jan. 6 case
The sentencing hearing for Enrique Tarrio, the former national chairman of the Proud Boys convicted for seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, has been rescheduled. His hearing was originally set to begin at 9 a.m. CT, but was rescheduled for Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. CT.