Crime, Law and Justice

August 20, 2023 9:15 PM

8 injured in Minneapolis shooting

Police are investigating after a shooting left eight people injured in Minneapolis Sunday evening.

by MPR News Staff

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August 20, 2023 5:24 PM

A California store owner was shot and killed over a Pride flag displayed at her shop

Sheriff's deputies said the suspect was later killed in "a lethal force encounter" with authorities. Tributes continue to pour in honoring the victim, Lauri Carleton.

by Jonathan Franklin

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August 18, 2023 4:23 PM

Interim commissioner to lead Minneapolis' public safety efforts

Lee Sheehy will temporarily lead Minneapolis' Office of Community Safety while a permanent hire is made.

by Jon Collins

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August 18, 2023 2:29 PM

Judge rejects Minnesota abuse victims' suit against Vatican

A judge in St. Paul this week rejected a lawsuit that four clergy abuse victims from Minnesota filed against the Vatican. Judge Eric Tostrud ruled that the Vatican is exempt from U.S. lawsuits under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and the law’s limited exceptions do not apply in this case.

by Matt Sepic

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August 18, 2023 2:11 PM

For LGBTQ+ people in Minneapolis punk scene, mass shooting violated safe haven

Claire Cobs and jimmy cooper, who were at Nudieland during the fatal shooting, and local punk icon Venus DeMars explain the tight-knit scene’s deep roots and strong LGBTQ+ identity.

by Nicole Ki

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August 18, 2023 11:40 AM

Trump tests the tolerance of judges and even his own lawyers

Former President Donald Trump's rhetoric could be setting him up for an ugly clash with judges overseeing the criminal cases against him.

by Carrie Johnson

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August 18, 2023 5:40 AM

The embattled leader of Maui County's Emergency Management Agency has resigned

Herman Andaya has faced increasing scrutiny following last week's fires in Lahaina that killed more than 110 people. He's defended his decision not to activate emergency sirens as the town burned.

by Ravenna Koenig

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August 17, 2023 7:12 PM

Rochester, Minn., woman pleads guilty to Jan 6. felony charge

A Rochester, Minn., woman on Thursday pleaded guilty to a felony civil disorder charge for her role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Victoria Charity White, 41, is the fifth Minnesota resident to be convicted in connection with the assault.

by Matt Sepic

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August 17, 2023 4:42 PM

Minnesota State Fair will have more cops, cameras and horses

The addition of more cameras, metal detectors, coordination with other agencies are part of a wide-ranging response to public safety challenges on and off the fairgrounds in recent years.

by Tim Nelson

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August 17, 2023 11:43 AM

Fargo body cam footage shows harrowing moments as gunman fires on police

Authorities in Fargo on Thursday released body camera footage of Mohamad Barakat fatally shooting a police officer before another officer killed Barakat on July 14.

by Dan Kraker

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