Crime, Law and Justice

October 9, 2020 5:02 PM

Judge: Winner of CD2 race must be decided in November

A federal court decision Friday prevents the delay of Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District election, meaning the winner will be decided in November. Because a third party candidate died, a state law said the seat should be decided in a February special election.

by Brian Bakst

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October 9, 2020 12:15 PM

Man pleads guilty to murder for Stillwater prison guard’s death

The victim was the first corrections officer killed in the line of duty in the state prison system's history.

by Kirsti Marohn

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October 9, 2020 11:20 AM

Judge orders ex-officer’s address in Floyd killing to be kept ‘confidential’

The order amending former officer Derek Chauvin’s conditions of release came after the Minnesota Department of Corrections provided the court with evidence of “safety concerns.”

by Jon Collins

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October 9, 2020 9:45 AM

Training center for Native American officers ready to open

U.S. Sen. John Hoeven says a new federal law enforcement training center for Native American officers in northeastern North Dakota should be starting classes in the next month. The U.S. Indian Police Academy Advanced Training Center is located at Camp Grafton, the North Dakota National Guard facility near Devils Lake.

by The Associated Press

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October 9, 2020 8:16 AM

AG: Michigan governor, family were moved as plotters tracked

Michigan's attorney general says Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her family were at times moved around by authorities as law enforcement tracked the men who allegedly plotted for months to kidnap her.

by The Associated Press

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October 8, 2020 6:12 PM

Rapper Tory Lanez charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion

Los Angeles prosecutors on Thursday charged rapper Tory Lanez with shooting artist Megan Thee Stallion during an argument earlier this year.

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October 8, 2020 5:05 PM

Minneapolis chief will try to make do with fewer officers in 2021

Medaria Arradondo told members of the city’s budget committee that shrinking ranks will force the department to more narrowly focus its crime fighting strategy next year.

by Brandt Williams

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October 8, 2020 11:51 AM

Militia members plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer, FBI says

The FBI says it has thwarted a plot by at least six people to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Over the summer, the conspirators allegedly began training for a potential attack.

by Bill Chappell