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Minnesota Supreme Court weighs fate of PolyMet mine permits

Minnesota Supreme Court weighs fate of PolyMet mine permits

Lawyers for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine and state regulators urged the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday to defer to the judgment of the state Department of Natural Resources and reinstate three critical permits for the project.
by The Associated Press

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Judge: Winner of CD2 race must be decided in November

Judge: Winner of CD2 race must be decided in November

A federal court decision Friday prevents the delay of Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District election, meaning the winner will be decided in November. Because a third party candidate died, a state law said the seat should be decided in a February special election.
by Brian Bakst

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Vote on Minnesota Supreme Court seat overshadowed by other races

Vote on Minnesota Supreme Court seat overshadowed by other races

There’s a relatively quiet campaign underway for the Minnesota Supreme Court. Even though it’s a statewide election, many fewer Minnesotans are expected to vote on it than will vote for president.
by Tim Pugmire

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Federal judge halts work by Trump law enforcement commission

Federal judge halts work by Trump law enforcement commission

A panel charged with reforming policing snubbed defense attorneys and community activists, the ruling held, in violation of standing legal requirements. Its work will cease for now.
by Ryan Lucas

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Hennepin County public defender Mary Moriarty ousted

Hennepin County public defender Mary Moriarty ousted

Mary Moriarty had been reprimanded earlier for what critics said was poor relations with others in the justice system. Her supporters say she was a champion for ending systemic racism.
by Matt Sepic

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Officer charged in Breonna Taylor case pleads not guilty

Officer charged in Breonna Taylor case pleads not guilty

The lone Kentucky detective charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor has pleaded not guilty. Brett Hankison’s plea Monday comes five days after a grand jury indicted him on three counts of “wanton endangerment” for firing into the home of Taylor’s neighbors. 
by The Associated Press

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Court: Private locker room violated transgender boy's rights

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that schools must allow students to use locker rooms that are consistent with their gender identity, saying a suburban school district violated the rights of a transgender student by keeping him from using the boys' main locker room.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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