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Crime, Law and Justice

I-94 traffic stop in North Dakota yields 200 pounds of pot

A traffic stop on Interstate 94 in southeastern North Dakota ended with officers seizing nearly 200 pounds of marijuana. Stutsman Sheriff Chad Kaiser says the bust likely was the largest in county history.
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin sheriff will continue to oversee crime lab, but proposal for change not dead

Hennepin sheriff will continue to oversee crime lab, but proposal for change not dead

Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene, who introduced the proposal as a budget amendment, said it is important that the board looks at the crime lab and its governance, possibly early next year.
by Peter Cox

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Former Mpls. officer sentenced in 2016 assault case

Former Mpls. officer sentenced in 2016 assault case

Former Minneapolis police officer Christopher Reiter has been sentenced to 6 months in a workhouse and 3 years of probation after being convicted of an on duty assault.
by Brandt Williams

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'On Point' radio host Ashbrook facing misconduct allegations

The allegations against Tom Ashbrook include engaging in "creepy" sex talks and unwanted hugs and neck and back rubs to other people associated with the show.
by The Associated Press

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Judge denies Chamber's request to block new Mpls. minimum wage

The first phase of the city's eventual $15 an hour minimum wage will take effect Jan. 1, bringing some workers' wages up to $10 an hour.
by Jon Collins

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Minn. treatment center staff cited after possible assault of girl

The state's Department of Human Services has cited staff at a treatment center for girls in western Minnesota after a girl left the facility and was later found in Iowa, possibly the victim of a sexual assault.
by Tim Nelson

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Officer fires gun in Blaine, suspect in custody

Anoka County sheriff's officials say an officer fired a gunshot while responding to a domestic disturbance in Blaine, but no one was struck.
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