Crime, Law and Justice

March 12, 2017 1:13 PM

Surdyk's opens on Sunday, faces $3,500 in citations

The city of Minneapolis is in the process of issuing $3,500 in citations and in a statement said it will pursue sanctions, based on "the owner's clear disregard of the law."

by MPR News Staff

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March 12, 2017 11:28 AM

Ousted South Korean president leaves presidential palace

Two days after the Constitutional Court removed her from office, ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye left the presidential palace and returned to her home.

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March 11, 2017 8:02 AM

Muslim legal fund hosts law conference for community leaders

The Muslim Legal Fund of America is hosting a law conference on Saturday in Fridley. It's the first in a series of 15 conferences that will be held around the country.

by Associated Press

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March 10, 2017 2:07 PM

Canadian judge resigns after furor over 'knees together' remarks in rape case

During the trial, the judge told the young woman that "sex and pain sometimes go together ... that's not necessarily a bad thing."

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March 10, 2017 2:04 PM

D.C. restaurant sues Trump, claiming 'unfair' competition

The owners of a Washington wine bar say President Trump is unfairly harming local restaurants by promoting his own nearby place: the Trump International Hotel. They want Trump to divest or close it.

by Peter Overby

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March 10, 2017 1:10 PM

Professor's name stripped from St. Olaf building

The decision to remove Reidar Dittmann's name from Dittmann Center follows a school investigation into sexual misconduct claims involving the late professor.

by Peter Cox

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March 10, 2017 7:30 AM

19 plead guilty in large Minnesota-Wisconsin meth ring

Authorities say the conspiracy operated from June 2013 to May 2016. The meth that was trafficked had a total estimated street value of $5.7 million.

by The Associated Press

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March 10, 2017 6:00 AM

Minn. houses of worship prepare to offer sanctuary to some facing deportation

As President Trump vows to crack down on undocumented immigration and step up deportations, some Minnesota religious leaders are preparing to offer immigrants shelter.

by Jon Collins

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March 9, 2017 6:19 PM

In Charlotte: An off-camera police shooting, a trial and the questions left behind

Charlotte, N.C., police officer Randall Kerrick shot and killed Jonathan Ferrell, an unarmed black man, in September 2013. Part of the encounter was captured on video.

by Kelly McEvers and Tom Dreisbach

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March 9, 2017 5:24 PM

Assault, stalking charges against U law professor dropped

Francesco Parisi was charged in February with criminal sexual conduct and stalking for alleged attacks against a former girlfriend. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office said an investigation was unable to corroborate the woman's claims.

by Peter Cox

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