Crime, Law and Justice

October 30, 2017 7:09 AM

Trump-Russia probe charges: 2 not guilty pleas, 1 guilty

The developments ushered Mueller's sprawling investigation into a new phase with felony charges and possible prison sentences for key members of the Trump team.

by The Associated Press

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October 30, 2017 5:52 AM

4 big stories to watch this week, from taxes to the Russia investigations to Niger

The GOP's tax overhaul effort faces a consequential week, more could be learned about Russia's role in trying to influence the election through social media and the ambush in Niger comes into focus.

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October 29, 2017 6:38 AM

Tribal leaders call land-use bill step in right direction

The American Indian Empowerment Act would let tribes shift federally controlled trust land to "restricted fee land," a move that could save millions of dollars.

by Associated Press

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October 29, 2017 6:26 AM

As it makes more arrests, ICE looks for more detention centers

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement is considering sites near four cities where it has offices: Chicago, Detroit, Salt Lake City and St. Paul, Minn.

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October 28, 2017 2:31 PM

Former presidents: they're just like us! Obama summoned for jury duty

Barack Obama is to report next month in Cook County, Ill. If selected, he wouldn't be the first high-profile juror -- Oprah Winfrey served in a murder trial in 2004.

by Maggie Penman

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October 27, 2017 3:53 PM

Former Minnesota Twin Silva sued over alleged basketball debt

Former Minnesota Twins pitcher Carlos Silva has been sued over money he allegedly failed to pay a player on the Venezuelan professional basketball team he owns.

by Brian Bakst

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October 27, 2017 1:34 PM

St. Paul police union head apologizes for 'political attack', won't resign

Police federation president Dave Titus took responsibility for an "ill-advised political attack" on St. Paul mayoral candidate Melvin Carter over guns stolen from Carter's home, Titus turned aside calls for him to step down immediately.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 27, 2017 12:59 PM

Pharmaceutical founder arrested in alleged nationwide opioid scheme

John Kapoor, who co-founded Insys Therapeutics, has been charged with racketeering and fraud for allegedly bribing doctors to overprescribe the company's powerful opioid spray.

by Colin Dwyer

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October 27, 2017 11:41 AM

Minnesota kids in child care homes to be fingerprinted

The new law requires children ages 13 through 17 to be fingerprinted and photographed if they live in home where child care is being provided.

by The Associated Press

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October 26, 2017 10:24 PM

St. Paul mayor, mayoral candidate call for Police Federation board's resignation

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and St. Paul mayoral candidate Pat Harris have both released statements calling for the resignation of the St. Paul Police Federation board after a back-and-forth between the federation and candidate Melvin Carter's campaign.

by MPR News Staff

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