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Crime, Law and Justice

Ellison seeks review of public defender's suspension

Ellison seeks review of public defender's suspension

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking the state's Board of Public Defense to review the process that led to the suspension of Hennepin County's top public defender.
by The Associated Press

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Three slain in the metro through the New Year night

Three slain in the metro through the New Year night

Three deaths that occurred within an 11-hour timeframe are under investigation by metro police departments. The investigations come after a heightened homicide tally in 2019 for both cities.
by MPR News Staff and Nina Moini

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The best dog for the job in Hennepin County

The best dog for the job in Hennepin County

Hennepin County’s emotional support dog, Barrett, is being trained to help bring calm to an often stressful environment.
by Brandt Williams

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Lawsuit: A boy sickened with E. coli linked to State Fair animals

Lawsuit: A boy sickened with E. coli linked to State Fair animals

The lawsuit says the 4-year-old touched and petted several animals while visiting the Miracle of Birth Center last August. The boy had permanent damage to his kidneys and other organs due to the E. coli infection, according to the lawsuit.
by Peter Cox

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Police: Man fatally stabbed at St. Cloud bar

Police said the stabbing happened inside the Red Carpet Nightclub around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Officers tried to revive the man, but he died at St. Cloud Hospital.
by The Associated Press

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One dead, one arrested after stabbing and vehicle crash in Minneapolis

Minneapolis police said it happened on the 500 block of South Eighth Street just after 11 a.m. There was an altercation between two men that resulted in the stabbing and crash.
by MPR News Staff

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Firearms instructor took out gunman at Texas church service

Firearms instructor took out gunman at Texas church service

A firearms instructor and reserve sheriff's deputy is being credited with protecting a Texas congregation from a gunman who opened fire during Sunday services.
by The Associated Press

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