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Crime, Law and Justice

The Lake Street Recovery: Stories behind the storefront

Three years ago, the world watched Lake Street sustain significant damage after the murder of George Floyd. But business owners cleaned up, came back and insisted that this recovery be accessible to all. Were they successful? Listen to this live In Focus discussion hosted by MPR News host Angela Davis.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Two suspects in custody from drive-by shooting in Austin, Minn.

Both suspects are in custody in connection to a fatal drive-by shooting on Friday night. Police said two suspects in a white 2015 Dodge Durango drove up and shot the people inside the other vehicle. One man was killed and at least two people were injured.
by MPR News Staff

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Ted Kaczynski, known as the 'Unabomber,' has died in prison at age 81

Ted Kaczynski, known as the 'Unabomber,' has died in prison at age 81

Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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These are the charges Trump was indicted on and what they mean

These are the charges Trump was indicted on and what they mean

The Justice Department special counsel has unsealed the indictment against the former president. The 37 charges against Trump include obstruction and unlawful retention of defense information.
by NPR Washington Desk and Rachel Treisman

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Murder charges: Ex-partner allegedly abused, threatened Madeline Kingsbury

Murder charges: Ex-partner allegedly abused, threatened Madeline Kingsbury

Winona County prosecutors allege Adam Fravel had physically abused Kingsbury and told investigators he was infatuated with the case of Gabby Petito, a woman killed by her fiance in 2021. Kingsbury died by “homicidal violence.” Fravel faces second-degree murder charges.
by Catharine Richert

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Supreme Court unexpectedly upholds provision prohibiting racial gerrymandering

Supreme Court unexpectedly upholds provision prohibiting racial gerrymandering

The Supreme Court has ruled against Alabama's defense of an electoral map drawn by the state's Republican-dominated legislature. Black voters had challenged the law as racially discriminatory.
by Nina Totenberg

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Prosecutors urge Minnesota Supreme Court to reject appeal by ex-officer in George Floyd's murder

Prosecutors urge Minnesota Supreme Court to reject appeal by ex-officer in George Floyd's murder

State prosecutors have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s request to reconsider his conviction for murdering George Floyd, saying lower courts already got it right.
by The Associated Press

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