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After Marvin Haynes release, Hennepin County lays out reforms to address wrongful convictions

After Marvin Haynes release, Hennepin County lays out reforms to address wrongful convictions

People convicted of crimes in Hennepin County will soon have more recourse to get wrongful convictions or lengthy sentences overturned. Some of the changes could be seen in other jurisdictions, too.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Minnesotans remember Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong

Minnesotans remember Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong

Colombian authorities on Wednesday were investigating the alleged kidnapping and killing of Minnesotan Tou Ger Xiong. He’s being remembered as a multifaceted community activist, motivational speaker, storyteller, comedian and rap artist.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Peter Cox

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MN Supreme Court: Racial imbalances in schools alone don’t violate state constitution

MN Supreme Court: Racial imbalances in schools alone don’t violate state constitution

Parents with students in the Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts claimed racial and socioeconomic segregation has led to separate but unequal education. Despite Wednesday’s decision, the issues may not be settled.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minneapolis, Department of Human Rights name finalists to monitor police court settlement

Minneapolis, Department of Human Rights name finalists to monitor police court settlement

The city of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights have identified three finalists in the search for an independent evaluator who will monitor the city’s compliance with the court settlement reached earlier this year.
by MPR News Staff

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Reward offered in hit-and-run death of Onamia doctor

Cathy Donovan was struck by a vehicle while walking her dogs along U.S. Highway 169 near Onamia on Nov. 13.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Fatal shooting at south Minneapolis unsheltered encampment set to be cleared by city in coming days

Fatal shooting at south Minneapolis unsheltered encampment set to be cleared by city in coming days

The city said it would move back a planned eviction of the camp from Dec. 15 to Dec. 19, but it’s unclear whether the fatal shooting could lead Minneapolis officials to change that plan.
by Melissa Olson

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Professor, former regent allege faculty post on U of M website is ‘antisemitic’

Professor, former regent allege faculty post on U of M website is ‘antisemitic’

A University of Minnesota law professor and a former regent have asked the U.S. Department of Education to investigate their concerns about alleged antisemitism after faculty posted an opinion statement on an official university website.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Peter Cox

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