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Crime, Law and Justice

Man convicted of murdering Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018 gets life in prison

Man convicted of murdering Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018 gets life in prison

A man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday in the abduction and killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, three years after she disappeared while out for an evening run.
by The Associated Press

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Under court review: Deadly force law that passed after Floyd's killing

Under court review: Deadly force law that passed after Floyd's killing

A Minnesota judge heard arguments Monday from police groups seeking to overturn a new use-of-deadly force law while state attorneys asked to have the challenge thrown out. A quick ruling is expected.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota court deals yet another setback to pipeline foes

Minnesota court deals yet another setback to pipeline foes

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a decision by state pollution regulators to issue a water quality certification for Enbridge Energy's Line 3 crude oil pipeline, the latest setback for opponents who are trying to stop the project as it nears completion.
by The Associated Press

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3 killed in separate shootings in St. Paul

St. Paul police are investigating three separate fatal shootings early Sunday. Authorities said the shootings are the 19th, 20th and 21st homicides in the city this year.
by MPR News Staff

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Violent crime has risen in cities across the nation. What about rural areas?

Some large cities in Minnesota and across the U.S. are seeing a rise in violent crime. But what about suburban and rural communities? Guest host Brandt Williams explored the issue with two criminologists and a public policy expert.
by Brandt Williams, Samantha Matsumoto and Susan Davis

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