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Charges: State Patrol trooper sexually abused child

Charges: State Patrol trooper sexually abused child

The criminal complaint says that a man told police on Friday that his 14-year-old daughter, who is described as cognitively delayed, said trooper Shawn Barta had been engaging in sexual acts with her. He denies it.
by Nina Moini

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In DWI case, lawyer is not a right if police have warrant

In DWI case, lawyer is not a right if police have warrant

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a suspected impaired driver does not have a limited right to an attorney before submitting to a blood test if police have a search warrant.
by Associated Press and Brian Bakst

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Aspen Ideas Festival: 'The Mueller report: Where do we go from here?'

Aspen Ideas Festival: 'The Mueller report: Where do we go from here?'

Has the president been cleared, and it's time to move on? What did the report really say? The Aspen Ideas Festival hosted a panel discussion about the implications of the Mueller report.
by MPR News Staff

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Second banana in porn troll case gets five years

Second banana in porn troll case gets five years

John Steele, who helped with the prosecution of his porn troll partner, Paul Hansmeier, was sentenced in Minneapolis to five years in prison. Steele and Hansmeier ran an extortion scheme involving pornographic videos.
by Martin Moylan

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Klobuchar calls for labor secretary to quit for role in financier's sex plea

Klobuchar calls for labor secretary to quit for role in financier's sex plea

A growing collection of congressional Democrats say President Trump's labor secretary should resign because of his role in a 2008 plea deal that let a billionaire financier escape prison time for alleged sex crimes.
by The Associated Press

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Family of man killed in encounter with police seek release of evidence

Family of man killed in encounter with police seek release of evidence

The family of Isak Aden, who died after standoff with police in Eagan last Tuesday, is demanding that authorities release evidence related to the case, including squad car and body camera footage.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota crime report 2018: Violent crimes down, vehicle thefts up

Statewide crime numbers released Monday show a widespread drop in most crimes last year -- with significant decreases noted in burglary, larceny and arson cases. Here are some more highlights from the report.
by Dan Gunderson

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Medaria Arradondo looks back on 2 years as MPD chief

Medaria Arradondo looks back on 2 years as MPD chief

Two years after becoming chief of the Minneapolis Police Department, Medaria Arradondo spoke with Brandt Williams about his performance and his priorities.
by Brandt Williams and Simone Cazares

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