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Rocori shooter's case rests on legal test for insanity

Rocori shooter's case rests on legal test for insanity

The teenager sentenced to life in prison for killing two students at Rocori High School appealed his murder conviction to the state Supreme Court on Thursday, arguing that the legal test for insanity used at his trial was outdated.
by Tim Post

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Courting changes in drug prosecution

When Hennepin County started its drug court nearly a decade ago, nearly all felony-level drug offenders were eligible. Now, a multi-agency task force has decided to focus the special court on those who are addicted and at high risk to re-offend.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Minneapolis fire chief to leave her post

Minneapolis fire chief to leave her post

Minneapolis Fire Chief Bonnie Bleskachek could be gone from that post by the end of the week. Bleskachek's lawyer says he and the city have been in discussions with the city on her future, after a series of discrimination lawsuits was filed against her.
by Brandt Williams

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Truth and reconciliation in Liberia

Truth and reconciliation in Liberia

A Minnesota human rights group is part of new model of reconciling victims and perpetrators in Liberia's civil conflict. The leader of both the Minnesota group and the chairman of the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission join Kerri Miller in the studio.

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Minneapolis fire chief faces another lawsuit

Minneapolis fire chief faces another lawsuit

A male firefighter is the latest person to sue Minneapolis Fire Chief Bonnie Bleskachek, claiming he was discriminated against because he is a heterosexual man.

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North Dakota officials fight NCAA over UND mascot

North Dakota officials fight NCAA over UND mascot

North Dakota officials went to court Thursday over the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname. They're seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the NCAA from banning the nickname's use in post-season play and imposing other sanctions.
by Dan Gunderson

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South Dakota prepares to vote on abortion

South Dakota prepares to vote on abortion

South Dakota lawmakers approved an abortion ban earlier this year. A group opposed to the ban referred the law to a public vote.
by Cara Hetland

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A red or blue governor in Wisconsin?

A red or blue governor in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin's gubernatorial race is as heated as Minnesota's. But in this race the governor is a Democrat.
by Sea Stachura

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PACs pouring money into judicial campaigns - just not in Minnesota

A non-partisan Washington D.C.-based group reports special interests have poured an unprecedented amount of money into TV ads for judicial campaigns. Justice at Stake says the money spent on those ads jumped nearly 70 percent in the past two years in judicial races around the country - that is, except for Minnesota.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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