Crime, Law and Justice

April 7, 2017 8:24 AM

4 killed in Stockholm truck attack described as terrorism

A hijacked beer truck crashed into an upscale department store in central Stockholm on Friday, killing at least two people, according to Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, who called the crash a terror attack.

by The Associated Press

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April 7, 2017 6:24 AM

Dad, 2 daughters killed in St. Paul shooting; 1 suspect dead, another arrested

The shooting happened around 1 a.m. Three of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Police say preliminary information indicates this was not a random incident.

by MPR News Staff

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April 7, 2017 12:00 AM

Speakers: Here's how to build trust between police, public

Four guests with varying views on police-citizen relations answered questions recently in St. Paul about the divide between communities of color and the police, and to bridge the gap.

by MPR News Staff

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April 6, 2017 7:22 PM

Twitter sues Homeland Security to protect anonymity of 'Alt Immigration' account

After the Trump administration set limits on some government Twitter accounts, anonymous "rogue accounts" popped up. Homeland Security demanded to know who was behind one; Twitter is fighting back.

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April 6, 2017 5:53 PM

St. Paul police chief tries to move past fired cop's reinstatement

Todd Axtell and community leaders are looking for ways to address police accountability after an arbitrator ruled to reinstate an officer fired for his use of force in a controversial arrest.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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April 6, 2017 4:47 PM

Judge denies motion to move Yanez trial out of Ramsey County

A Ramsey County judge has denied a request to move the trial of a St. Anthony police officer charged in the shooting death of Philando Castile last July.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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April 6, 2017 4:34 PM

Charges: Willmar man attacked cab driver because he was Somali

Zachary Todd Degraw, 23, is charged in Benton County District Court with two misdemeanor counts of fifth-degree assault and one gross misdemeanor count of assault motivated by bias.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 6, 2017 8:30 AM

Russians arrest 3 in subway bombing case, defuse device

Russian security agents on Thursday arrested three people suspected of links to a suicide bomber accused of attacking the city's subway and deactivated an explosive device in the apartment where the suspects lived.

by The Associated Press