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Crime, Law and Justice

Archdiocese removes priest over misconduct allegations

The archdiocese says an adult has accused the Rev. Thomas Joseph of inappropriate conduct. Joseph says he is innocent and is cooperating with a police investigation.
by Tim Nelson

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Two more plead guilty in fatal robbery of Bloomington drug dealer

Two young suburban women are some of the last of a group of six defendants to plead guilty in the fatal robbery of 19-year-old Corey Elder.
by John Enger

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2 dead, 19 injured in Kentucky school shooting; suspect held

2 dead, 19 injured in Kentucky school shooting; suspect held

Police were seen leading a teenager away in handcuffs and said the suspect will be charged with murder. It was the nation's first fatal school shooting of 2018.
by The Associated Press

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Armed robbery suspect fatally shot by store employee

Authorities say two suspects attempted to rob Princess Liquors in Maplewood and assaulted an employee. Another worker confronted the suspects and fired a gun, killing one of them.
by The Associated Press

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What happens when suburban police departments don't have enough money?

What happens when suburban police departments don't have enough money?

Small police departments struggling with high crime and low budgets tend to pay fast-food wages, may employ officers with troubled pasts and can miss out on opportunities to learn from mistakes.
by Patrick Smith

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Is hate speech free speech?

Is hate speech free speech?

Should hateful, disrespectful or bullying words be censored? Or is this free speech guaranteed under the First Amendment?
by MPR News Staff

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Police fatally shot knife-wielding man in Fairmont

Fairmont Police say two officers were sent about 2:20 a.m. Saturday on a report of someone being threatened at an apartment building in Fairmont.
by Associated Press

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Records: Las Vegas gunman was germophobe, possibly bipolar

Records: Las Vegas gunman was germophobe, possibly bipolar

After three months of investigation, police have learned more about Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock, but have still not answered key questions.
by Associated Press

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Minneapolis says it's ready to keep Super Bowl safe

Minneapolis says it's ready to keep Super Bowl safe

The city's police and fire leaders recently briefed new members of the Minneapolis City Council on plans to keep the peace and respond to any emergencies during Super Bowl week.
by Brandt Williams

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