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Crime, Law and Justice

Minnesota teen gets 4 years as accomplice in fatal robbery that led to police shooting of Amir Locke

Minnesota teen gets 4 years as accomplice in fatal robbery that led to police shooting of Amir Locke

A teenager has been sentenced to four years for his role in a St. Paul killing that led to the fatal shooting of Amir Locke by a police officer. Locke's killing focused scrutiny on the use of no-knock warrants.
by The Associated Press

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Stearns County debates location of new jail, justice center

Stearns County debates location of new jail, justice center

Stearns County officials face some major decisions on replacing its outdated jail and sheriff’s office, while adding more court space. Other Minnesota counties are facing similar costly choices, as their jails reach the end of their life expectancies and expectations of care change.
by Kirsti Marohn

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U.S. journalist marks a year in a Russian prison as courts keep extending his time behind bars

U.S. journalist marks a year in a Russian prison as courts keep extending his time behind bars

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks a year behind bars on Friday following his arrest by Russian authorities who accuse him of espionage but have offered no supporting evidence.
by The Associated Press

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This is how reporters documented 1,000 deaths after police force that isn't supposed to be fatal

This is how reporters documented 1,000 deaths after police force that isn't supposed to be fatal

After George Floyd was killed under a Minneapolis police officer’s knee, reporters at The Associated Press wanted to know how many other people died following encounters in which law enforcement used not firearms but other kinds of force that is not supposed to be fatal.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis plans community safety center, police precinct under same roof

Minneapolis plans community safety center, police precinct under same roof

The city of Minneapolis is moving forward with plans for two new community safety centers along the Lake Street corridor. One is expected to house the new 3rd Precinct police station and would also include social service agencies.
by Matt Sepic

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