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Crime, Law and Justice

First lady Gwen Walz, groups push for changes in Minnesota criminal justice system

First lady Gwen Walz, groups push for changes in Minnesota criminal justice system

Leaders of the Minnesota Second Chance Coalition say they have grounds for hoping that a proposal to stop suspending drivers' licenses for unpaid traffic tickets will finally get enacted. The bill has significant support in the GOP-controlled Senate and among Republicans in the Democratic-controlled House
by The Associated Press

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Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy

Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy

The Boy Scouts of America has $1.4 billion in assets. The national organization may hope that its bankruptcy filing will shield the even larger assets of its local councils.
by Wade Goodwyn and Laurel Wamsley

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House Republicans want cities to crack down on crime

House Republicans want cities to crack down on crime

Republican state lawmakers from rural and suburban House districts are proposing ways to keep Minneapolis and St. Paul safer from crime. But DFL leaders in the cities say the GOP approach is wrong.
by Tim Pugmire

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Thieves steal St. Paul high school robotics team's trailer

Other robotics teams at a practice meet Sunday stepped up to help the Highland Park team after its equipment trailer was stolen. “We needed some zip ties … and you just ask and they have it — and say, 'What else do you need?’” coach Doug Kmoch said.
by Marcheta Fornoff and The Associated Press

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Houses of worship struggle to balance security and belief in wake of violence

Houses of worship struggle to balance security and belief in wake of violence

Violence at houses of worship in recent years has congregational leaders adding security. But the move is sometimes at odds with their beliefs and their missions to the communities they serve.
by Shahla Farzan

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One dead in St. Paul shooting

According to St. Paul police, officers responded to a report of an assault at about 11:15 p.m. on the corner of Kennard Street and Ross Avenue on the city's east side. They found a young man who had been shot.
by MPR News Staff

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Wounded Waseca officer has 50-foot assisted walk

Wounded Waseca officer has 50-foot assisted walk

According to a CaringBridge update Friday, Waseca officer Arik Matson has been working with his physical therapists to get up and walking.
by The Associated Press

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