Crime, Law and Justice

The Minnesota Department of Human Services says it's sending letters to people whose personal information -- including phone numbers, birth dates and information about child protection cases -- might have been exposed in a September data breach.
Legalizing marijuana: Can Minnesota learn from other states?
Minnesota could be the next state to consider legalizing recreational marijuana. Getting there, though, means lawmakers must answer some hard questions other states have faced. Here are the key issues that will demand the Capitol's attention.
Minneapolis man with mental illness sues city over Taser use
A Minneapolis man is suing the city, alleging that an officer who shocked him with a Taser stun gun during a mental health crisis used excessive force in violation of department policies. The city says the man's conduct justified the officers' response.
It started as an attempt to serve a search warrant at a suspected drug house and quickly turned into a gun battle that killed two suspects and injured five officers, including four who were shot, Houston's police chief said.