Crime, Law and Justice

March 3, 2026 3:47 PM

Judge hears arguments in DOJ lawsuit seeking Minnesota's voter registration data

Attorneys for the state of Minnesota argued in court Tuesday that the state shouldn’t have to share its voter registration data with the federal government.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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March 3, 2026 11:40 AM

Feds ordered to pay fees for man taken by ICE agents armed with guns but no proper warrant

A judge has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to pay $9,334 to the attorneys who represented Garrison Gibson, the man taken by armed ICE agents who broke down his door Jan. 11.

by MPR News Staff

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March 3, 2026 4:00 AM

ICE surge meant thousands of extra calls, canceled time off, lots of OT for MPD officers

The Minneapolis Police Department was scheduled to update city council members Tuesday on how the federal government’s surge into Minnesota affected public safety. However, the presentation was rescheduled to Wednesday morning.

by Jon Collins

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March 3, 2026 4:00 AM

City officials report less speeding at corners with traffic cameras in Minneapolis

Minneapolis officials say speeding decreased significantly at several intersections after the city installed traffic safety cameras last fall.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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March 2, 2026 9:05 PM

Family mourns two brothers killed in north Minneapolis shooting

Loved ones remembered two brothers killed in a family shooting, describing them as caring uncles and devoted students.

by Regina Medina

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March 2, 2026 2:15 PM

Hennepin County Attorney seeks public tips in probe of alleged federal agent misconduct

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office is investigating 17 alleged incidents of excessive force by federal immigration agents, and she’s asking the public for information.

by Matt Sepic

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March 2, 2026 1:50 PM

Student design competition opens for George Floyd memorial

Students who are currently enrolled in an art, design, or construction related discipline can submit their designs for a 2,000 square foot space at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis.

by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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March 1, 2026 10:55 AM

Decline in new filings coincides with ICE reduction announcement, but courts still busy

According to an MPR News analysis of court filings, the number of people challenging ICE arrests and detentions is falling as federal officials report a reduction in personnel in the state.

by MPR News Staff

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February 28, 2026 12:33 PM

Ex-Twins pitcher sentenced to life in prison for shooting in-laws

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Daniel Serafini has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2021 shooting of his wife's parents.

by The Associated Press

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February 28, 2026 9:04 AM

Federal judge blocks DHS plan to detain legal refugees in Minnesota

A federal judge in Minnesota has temporarily blocked a new DHS policy that would allow the arrest and detention of legally admitted refugees.

by MPR News Staff

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Crime, Law and Justice

Judge hears arguments in DOJ lawsuit seeking Minnesota's voter registration data

Feds ordered to pay fees for man taken by ICE agents armed with guns but no proper warrant

ICE surge meant thousands of extra calls, canceled time off, lots of OT for MPD officers

City officials report less speeding at corners with traffic cameras in Minneapolis

Family mourns two brothers killed in north Minneapolis shooting

Hennepin County Attorney seeks public tips in probe of alleged federal agent misconduct

Student design competition opens for George Floyd memorial

Decline in new filings coincides with ICE reduction announcement, but courts still busy

Ex-Twins pitcher sentenced to life in prison for shooting in-laws

Federal judge blocks DHS plan to detain legal refugees in Minnesota

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