Crime, Law and Justice

January 31, 2019 2:30 PM

Missing SE Minnesota woman found

Authorities in southeastern Minnesota have located a woman missing since she left for work early Wednesday. She had not been in contact with her family since then.

by MPR News Staff

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January 31, 2019 1:00 PM

Sexual assault reform underway in Minnesota

Minnesota could change the way it handles sexual assault. What are the potential changes? When could we expect them?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 30, 2019 6:43 PM

Trial in lawsuit against Children's Theatre Company wraps up

The Children's Theatre Company is defending itself against charges it failed to protect a teenager of sexual assault by an employee. The trial wrapped up Wednesday.

by Brandt Williams

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January 30, 2019 1:33 PM

Judge commits man who crashed into gate at governor's mansion

Clinton Fouquette, who smashed his car into the gate of the governor's mansion late last year, is heading to the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center after being found incompetent to stand trial.

by Alisa Roth

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January 30, 2019 11:53 AM

Phishing scam hit MN agency; data of 3K possibly exposed

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.

by Brian Bakst

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January 30, 2019 12:00 AM

Race, immigration and the 'American Dream'

A discussion of race, immigration and the "American Dream" in the 21st century.

by MPR News Staff

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January 29, 2019 4:20 PM

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.

by Jon Collins

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January 29, 2019 3:47 PM

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.

by Alisa Roth

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January 29, 2019 3:03 PM

U.S. slips in annual global corruption rankings

The latest Corruption Perceptions Index shows the U.S. dropped six spots, to No. 22 out of 180 countries and territories. It's listed right after France and before the United Arab Emirates.

by Daniella Cheslow