Crime, Law and Justice

May 10, 2017 10:41 AM

Chelsea Manning will leave a military prison in one week

"For the first time, I can see a future for myself as Chelsea," says the former Army private, who was arrested in May of 2010 for leaking a massive trove of classified records.

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May 10, 2017 4:00 AM

Synthetic marijuana blamed for spike in St. Paul emergency calls

The bad reactions have left some people in what authorities describe as a "zombie-like" state.

by Tim Nelson

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May 9, 2017 7:31 PM

Trial for shooting of Somali men in Dinkytown off to jury

Anthony Sawina, who is white, says he was not motivated to shoot Somali-American men out of racial or religious bias.

by Brandt Williams

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May 9, 2017 5:38 PM

Judge: EPA violated law in approving products dangerous to bees, butterflies

A Minnesota beekeeper is claiming a partial victory in a federal lawsuit over the regulation of a common insecticide.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 9, 2017 5:26 PM

Birch bandit: Iron Range man charged with illegally cutting birch trees

An Aurora man has been charged with illegally chopping down 1,200 birch trees on state forest land valued at more than $3,400, part of a growing problem of birch trees being illegally felled to feed a burgeoning home decor market.

by Dan Kraker

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May 9, 2017 11:00 AM

What's next for former U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger?

Andrew Luger will step down, along with other U.S. attorneys, as the Trump administration settles in.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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May 9, 2017 10:38 AM

Lawsuit accuses Minnesota bishop of suppressing abuse report

The lawsuit says Ronald Vasek was exploring whether to become a deacon in 2010 when he reported the abuse to the bishop. He says the bishop pressured him not to tell anyone.

by Martin Moylan

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May 9, 2017 8:05 AM

St. Paul school investigates employee accused of improper contact with student

The principal at Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet described the alleged misconduct as inappropriate communications and actions by an employee involving a student.

by Tim Nelson

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May 9, 2017 4:00 AM

Trial of man who shot at Somali Americans expected to wrap up Tuesday

Defense attorney Murad Mohammad said his client, Anthony Sawina, testified last week that he fired his gun twice at a carnbecause he feared for his life. Victims said they ducked and tried to get away.

by Brandt Williams

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May 8, 2017 5:30 PM

Prosecutors oppose change of venue request in Yanez case

Prosecutors argued in a court filing Monday that the Minnesota Supreme Court should not review a change of venue request in the trial of St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez.

by Jon Collins

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