Crime, Law and Justice

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Prosecutors press to keep St. Kate's terror suspect jailed
Federal authorities say new evidence found on Tnuza Hassan's phone allegedly shows "terrorist propaganda" encouraging violence. The ex-St. Catherine University student was arrested for allegedly setting fires at several buildings at the university.
Authorities say emergency responders were called to an apartment in Breckenridge on Tuesday because the 3-year-old wasn't breathing. Efforts to revive the toddler were unsuccessful. Officials say there was no apparent cause of death.
Two cases of horrific child abuse have grabbed headlines across Minnesota this year and put a spotlight back on systems meant to protect kids. And some say that children of color are over-represented in that system.
Sheriff's deputy fatally shoots man in Lake Elmo
Washington County authorities say the 23-year-old man was armed with a handgun.
Parkland gunman says he wants inheritance to go to victims' fund
Nikolas Cruz stands to receive $25,000 from his mother's life insurance policy -- and possibly much more from her estate. He is seeking to plead guilty as part of a deal to avoid the death penalty.