Crime, Law and Justice

February 23, 2018 7:59 AM

St. Francis schools closed Friday as police investigate threat

The incident follows other school closures, including a district-wide lockdown this week in Orono.

by Nina Moini

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February 23, 2018 7:07 AM

Poll: The 'inappropriate' office behaviors most pervasive in workplaces

Over 9 in 10 people think both gossip and deliberate touching are inappropriate at work, and many have seen it happen. Yet, almost no one admitted to doing either in a new Ipsos/NPR poll.

by Danielle Kurtzleben

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February 22, 2018 10:51 PM

Florida school shooting: 'abject breakdown at all levels'

The school reopens for teachers on Friday as new information about the police response to the shooting has come to light while Florida politicians call for a commission to investigate.

by The Associated Press

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February 22, 2018 6:43 PM

Student charged in connection to online threat that prompted lockdown in Orono

Prosecutors have charged a west Twin Cities metro high school student in connection with an online threat against the Orono school district Wednesday. A spokesperson for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said the student was younger than 16.

by Matt Sepic

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February 22, 2018 5:53 PM

When it comes to sex, Minnesota State says 'yes means yes'

A new, unambiguous sexual consent policy is all about student safety, leaders of the colleges and universities system say.

by Emma Sapong

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February 22, 2018 5:47 PM

Sheriff: School officer never went inside to confront gunman

The armed officer on duty at the Florida school where a shooter killed 17 people never went inside to engage the gunman and has been placed under investigation, officials announced Thursday.

by Associated Press

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February 22, 2018 4:08 PM

Hundreds rally at Capitol for tighter gun restrictions

Hundreds of people concerned about gun violence gathered at the Minnesota Capitol Thursday to demand tougher gun control measures in the aftermath of the Florida school shooting that left 17 dead.

by Tim Pugmire