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Crime, Law and Justice

Police say missing Roseville boy found safe

Authorities on Tuesday had asked for the public's help finding Isiah Wright, 15, who had unspecified health problems and hadn't been seen by his mother since they had a June 8 disagreement.
by MPR News Staff

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Faribault sued for housing discrimination

The ACLU is suing the city of Faribault over a housing ordinance. ACLU lawyers say the city tried to force out Somali immigrants and African-Americans.
by John Enger

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Sex offender gets $84K in Minnesota residency ordinance suit

A registered sex offender who sued a Twin Cities suburb over its restrictions on where he could live will receive $84,000 as part of a settlement agreement.
by Associated Press

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Lots of Minnesota attorney general candidates, but what's the AG do?

Lots of Minnesota attorney general candidates, but what's the AG do?

The suddenly-intense race for state attorney general has brought new attention to the job of Minnesota's top lawyer. While it's been quietly focused for decades on consumer protection, it could shift dramatically under a new leader.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Appeals court: Firing of Stillwater warden was within policy

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has reversed an arbitrator's decision to reinstate the Stillwater prison warden who was fired after sending sexually-explicit emails.
by The Associated Press

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High court Oks retroactive application of Minn. divorce law

The Supreme Court is siding with a man's children over his ex-wife in a dispute about who should get more than $180,000 in life insurance proceeds.
by Associated Press

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2 kids badly injured as fleeing SUV plows into Minneapolis park

2 kids badly injured as fleeing SUV plows into Minneapolis park

An SUV being chased by the State Patrol hit children playing at a park behind Jenny Lind Elementary School, leaving a 2-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries. The driver was caught.
by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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Supreme Court upholds controversial Ohio voter-purge law

Supreme Court upholds controversial Ohio voter-purge law

The Supreme Court upheld the most aggressive voter-purge law in the country. If a voter doesn't respond to mailings or hasn't voted in two consecutive elections, they are kicked off the rolls.
by Nina Totenberg

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Archdiocese needs $40M for sex abuse settlement. Here's where it's looking

Archdiocese needs $40M for sex abuse settlement. Here's where it's looking

Twin Cities archdiocese leaders are crafting a plan expected to lean on budget cuts, money from three schools and the generosity of parish Catholics to pay the uninsured settlement balance. Layoffs are also possible.
by Tom Scheck

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