Crime, Law and Justice

Ramsey County sheriff calls for security improvements at the Capitol
At the beginning of the 2025 legislative session, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher called for increased security at the Capitol. Following the assassination and attempted assassination of two state lawmakers and their spouses in June, he’s ringing the alarm bell once again.
Masked immigration agents are spurring fear and confusion across the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security says federal agents arresting immigrants are hiding their faces for their own safety. Legal advocates say the practice undermines public trust.
Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission says
An investigation by Wisconsin's elections commission has concluded that unlawful actions by Madison's former city clerk led to nearly 200 absentee ballots going uncounted in the 2024 presidential election.
Couple admits submitting hundreds of fake voter registration forms
A former Minnesota resident appeared in federal court this week and admitted filling out hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications. 58-year-old Ronnie Williams and Lorraine Lee Combs —his 57-year-old romantic partner— were charged with conspiracy to engage in voter registration fraud last month.
Father charged in death of Columbia Heights teen Manny Collins
Authorities have charged a Columbia Heights man with second-degree murder after his 16-year-old son was found dead weeks after going missing.
Minnesotans are celebrating Melissa Hortman — one seed at a time
At least two Minnesotans are submitting crop art portraits of Rep. Melissa Hortman to the Minnesota State Fair to commemorate what the late speaker has done for the state.
Latest 'Tiger King' twist finds 'Doc' Antle facing possible prison sentence for animal trafficking
Bhagavan “Doc” Antle from the Netflix series "Tiger King" could be sent to prison as he is sentenced in a federal courtroom in South Carolina. Antle pleaded guilty in November 2023 to charges of exotic animal trafficking and money laundering.