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Crime, Law and Justice

Man sentenced for setting fire to Duluth synagogue

Man sentenced for setting fire to Duluth synagogue

"Some of us feel scarred and others lost," said rabbi in letter to court as Matthew James Amiot, 36, was sentenced to four years probation.

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UPDATE: Girl, 5, found safe after Mpls. cops seek public's help

Minneapolis police were concerned for the welfare of Naila Amariana Pantoja-Perez. The girl allegedly was taken Wednesday from her custodial home by her mother, who does not have custody. Later Wednesday, police said the girl was found “safe and sound.”
by MPR News Staff

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Appeals court: PolyMet mine permits to stay on hold for now

A three-judge panel said Thursday that a stay related to two key permits for a proposed copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota should remain in place until it rules on the merits of challenges to the permits.
by The Associated Press

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More than 5,000 hands-free citations issued in Minnesota since August

More than 5,000 hands-free citations issued in Minnesota since August

The new law has made it illegal to use a cellphone while driving in Minnesota — including scrolling or surfing the internet, not just talking or texting. The numbers are in line with expectations, officials say.
by Catharine Richert

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Man charged with assault for punch outside Trump rally

A Richfield man has been charged with felony assault for allegedly punching another man outside President Trump's campaign rally in Minneapolis earlier this month.
by The Associated Press

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PolyMet opponents ask appeals court to overturn mine permits

PolyMet opponents ask appeals court to overturn mine permits

The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether to overturn the state’s approval of the controversial PolyMet project, which would be the first copper-nickel mine in the state. It’s one of several legal challenges environmental groups and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have filed to try to block the mine.
by Dan Kraker

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Police: Stray bullets from St. Paul shooting nearly hit toddler

Prosecutors say a bullet fired by a teen involved in a gunfight near Allianz Field during Sunday night’s Minnesota United playoff game randomly pierced a car, nearly hitting a child buckled in the back.
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul mayor target of racist threats in trash dispute

St. Paul mayor target of racist threats in trash dispute

Police in Minnesota's capital city are investigating threatening and racist messages to Mayor Melvin Carter in the run-up to a citywide vote on organized trash collection.
by The Associated Press

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