Crime, Law and Justice

A woman died early Saturday after being shot in St. Paul's North End neighborhood. Later in the day a man was arrested in connection with the homicide.
Access again an issue at federal trial in Floyd's killing
A closed hearing in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd’s killing was canceled Friday after prosecutors and the media objected. It's the second time in just days that access to the proceedings became an issue. 
Florida man charged after 4 found dead at Minn.-Canada border
A Florida man has been charged with human smuggling after the bodies of four people, including a baby and a teen, were found in Manitoba near the border community of Emerson.
Jury seated in trial of 3 ex-MPD cops charged with violating Floyd's civil rights
It took a single day Thursday to find 18 jurors for the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights. Opening statements are expected Monday.
Previewing the trial of 3 ex-MPD officers in Floyd's death
Jury selection began Thursday in downtown St. Paul for the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights in his 2020 killing. MPR News editor Brandt Williams previewed the trial for host Cathy Wurzer.
Hennepin sheriff hit 126 mph drunk before crash; Walz calls on him to resign
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday said Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson should step down after a newly released Minnesota State Patrol report said the sheriff was driving drunk at high speeds in a county-owned SUV before he rolled it on I-94.
Experts see 'red flags' at nonprofit raising big money for Capitol riot defendants
The Patriot Freedom Project has raised around $900,000 to support alleged Jan. 6 Capitol rioters. The group says the funds support defendants, but families have raised concerns about transparency.