Crime, Law and Justice

Inspector Aaron Biard is being replaced by Assistant Chief Mike Kjos, who previously led the precinct.
The Beltrami County prosecutors say they've charged five people in connection with the death of a teen who fell to his death from the seventh floor of a Bemidji State University dormitory.
Synagogue holds Hanukkah ceremony at mass shooting site
"To me, it's a simple message: The light is the message," Rabbi Jeffrey Myers said, pointing to the menorah standing at the corner where a makeshift memorial for the 11 victims once stood.
Comey to testify before House Judiciary Committee
The committee will release a transcript of Comey's deposition, during which he is expected to answer questions about the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server.
Anthony West admitted that he sold heroin but stopped short of taking responsibility for causing the death of one of the people who injected the drug. The judge disagreed.
Prosecutors seek new murder charge against ex-Mpls. cop in Ruszczyk killing
Hennepin County prosecutors are asking a judge to add an intentional second-degree murder charge against ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, who shot and killed 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk in July 2017.
Mpls. mayor vows to fire cop for racist 4th Precinct decorations
An image of a Christmas tree at precinct headquarters covered with a pack of cigarettes, beer cans, police tape and a cup from Popeyes fast food chain is triggering anger inside City Hall. It's being described as a prank gone wrong.
What you need to know about the latest big news in the Mueller Russia investigation
A busy week has brought a flurry of twists and turns in the often difficult-to-understand story lines of the special counsel's investigation. Here's a breakdown of what happened and what it means.