Crime, Law and Justice

March 28, 2017 4:59 PM

Wells Fargo to pay $110 million to settle fake account suit

Wells Fargo will pay $110 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over up to 2 million accounts its employees opened for customers without getting their permission, the bank announced Tuesday.

by Associated Press

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March 28, 2017 4:48 PM

Charges: Man wanted to kill a Muslim during attempted stabbing in Mpls.

Kelvin Porter, 47, is charged with second-degree assault after trying to stab a man on the sidewalk Friday night in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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March 28, 2017 2:50 PM

Driver rams car into building on Capitol grounds, flees

Police were searching Tuesday for a driver who slammed his car into the side of the Minnesota Department of Administration building not far from the state Capitol. There were no apparent injuries.

by Brian Bakst and Solvejg Wastvedt

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March 28, 2017 1:48 PM

Justice Department joins second lawsuit against UnitedHealth

At issue are alleged overpayments from the government to the Twin Cities-based insurer, which runs popular Medicare Advantage plans.

by Fred Schulte

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March 28, 2017 1:00 PM

Lawsuit seeks more freedom for wineries in frosty Minnesota

Two Minnesota wineries are suing the state to try to overturn a law that requires them to make their products with a majority of grapes grown in Minnesota, a state better known for winters than vineyards.

by Associated Press

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March 28, 2017 8:25 AM

Abducted toddler found safe after mother is stabbed; suspect caught

Harlen Hulbert, 2 1/2, was taken by two men, one of whom stabbed the boy's mother in the leg before fleeing. Officials say the boy is safe, the mom will recover and the suspect is in custody. A Minneapolis police spokesperson called it a "perfect ending."

by Tim Nelson

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March 28, 2017 12:00 AM

Immigrants share their stories, hopes for the future

People from a dozen states and every corner of the world talk about how they got to America, and what they hope for. Why do people want to come here? And what are their experiences?

by MPR News Staff

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March 27, 2017 5:39 PM

Round 3: Environmental groups file another suit over 'sweetheart' PolyMet deal

Environmental groups have filed a third lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service, attempting to overturn the agency's January approval of a land exchange with PolyMet

by Dan Kraker

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March 27, 2017 1:40 PM

Man accused in death of Stout student pleads not guilty

The Minnesota man accused of killing a University of Wisconsin-Stout student from Saudi Arabia has pleaded not guilty to charges.

by Associated Press

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March 27, 2017 11:42 AM

Police: 'No evidence' London attacker associated with ISIS

Police have found no evidence that the man who killed four people in London last week was associated with the Islamic State group or al-Qaida, a senior British counterterrorism officer said Monday.

by Associated Press

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