Crime, Law and Justice

February 28, 2018 3:00 PM

Mpls. abuse case: What we know now

The abuse and neglect case pending against the parents of two developmentally delayed 21-year-old twins disturbed even the prosecutor, who called their home a "house of horrors." Here is what we know to date.

by Brandt Williams and Jon Collins

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February 28, 2018 2:55 PM

As Stoneman Douglas resumes class, survivors become students once more

Two weeks after a gunman killed 17 people at the high school, students returned to class Wednesday -- this time joined by police officers, grief counselors and supporters cheering them on.

by Colin Dwyer

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February 28, 2018 2:39 PM

Trump backs conflicting gun measures while negotiating with lawmakers on TV

In a freewheeling talk with Republicans and Democrats on efforts to curtail gun violence, President Trump appeared to throw his support behind efforts that are opposed by the powerful gun lobby.

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February 28, 2018 2:00 PM

Video: Tense confrontation between teen with replica toy gun and armed officer

It's a scenario that ended tragically before: a cop in Falcon Heights, gun drawn, approaching a suspect with a weapon after dark. This time it ended differently.

by Tim Nelson

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February 28, 2018 1:47 PM

Minneapolis man and teen charged in gang rape of woman

Prosecutors say the victim was kidnapped and driven to a rural area. She escaped after convincing her captors to stop for gas. Another teen could be charged in the case.

by Tim Nelson

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February 27, 2018 6:03 PM

Supreme Court ruling means immigrants could continue to be detained indefinitely

The court ruled that immigrants, even those who are permanent legal residents and asylum seekers, have no right to periodic bond hearings, meaning they could be held indefinitely in some cases.

by Nina Totenberg, Richard Gonzales and Domenico Montanaro

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February 27, 2018 4:28 PM

Family of man killed by deputy last year criticizes investigation

Darren Jahnke's sister, Jenny Vance, said she's been making phone calls and writing letters to officials to try to find out what happened to her brother but hasn't received good answers.

by Jon Collins

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February 27, 2018 4:18 PM

Mpls. high school opened Wednesday after gun scare Tuesday

Patrick Henry High School was open Wednesday, after authorities were called there Tuesday afternoon about a possible man with a gun.

by Matt Sepic

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February 27, 2018 3:52 PM

DOJ to support lawsuits against companies selling opioids

The Justice Department says it will support local officials in hundreds of lawsuits against manufacturers and distributors of powerful opioid painkillers.

by The Associated Press