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Crime, Law and Justice

BCA completes testing on all sexual assault kits from 2015 inventory

BCA completes testing on all sexual assault kits from 2015 inventory

Nearly eight years after the state asked local law enforcement agencies to send over all untested sexual assault kits, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Thursday those tests have been completed. 
by Nina Moini

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Slain Fargo officer Jake Wallin remembered as a hero

Slain Fargo officer Jake Wallin remembered as a hero

A Fargo police officer killed by a gunman earlier this month was remembered at a memorial service for his character and competence. Law enforcement, the public and the Wallin family attended the service held at a Fargo arena.
by Dan Gunderson

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Hunter Biden plea deal falls through, at least for now, after judge expresses concern over agreement

Hunter Biden plea deal falls through, at least for now, after judge expresses concern over agreement

The outcome leaves in jeopardy the resolution of a yearslong investigation into Hunter Biden’s charge with two misdemeanor tax crimes of failure to pay more than $100,000 in taxes.
by The Associated Press

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New marijuana law likely to ignite legal challenges

New marijuana law likely to ignite legal challenges

Legal marijuana in Minnesota poses a range of issues around traffic stops and criminal cases that stem from use or possession. Prosecutors, police chiefs and defense attorneys are already looking at what might happen in court.
by Brian Bakst

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A former Northwestern volleyball player is suing the university over alleged hazing

A former Northwestern volleyball player is suing the university over alleged hazing

The former volleyball player is the first female athlete from the university to sue over recent hazing. It's the latest lawsuit over alleged hazing in the school's athletic programs.
by Jonathan Franklin

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Citation: Vikings' top draft pick told trooper a dog emergency prompted speeding on I-94

Citation: Vikings' top draft pick told trooper a dog emergency prompted speeding on I-94

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Jordan Addison told a state trooper last week that he was speeding on Interstate 94 in St. Paul because of an emergency at home involving his dog.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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Fargo fallen officer remembered as wanting to 'make a difference'

Fargo fallen officer remembered as wanting to 'make a difference'

On Saturday morning, a long line of law enforcement vehicles escorted Jake Wallin from Fargo to Pequot Lakes. People stood along the highways, holding flags and signs with messages of support.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minneapolis mayor says police will look the other way on some psychedelic drugs

Minneapolis mayor says police will look the other way on some psychedelic drugs

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday signed an executive order directing the city’s police department and other agencies to deprioritize investigating or arresting people for using certain psychoactive plants, such as psilocybin mushrooms.
by MPR News Staff

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