Crime, Law and Justice

November 28, 2016 11:20 AM

Charleston church shooting suspect will represent himself in death penalty trial

Dylann Roof, 22, is accused of murdering nine people in the basement of a historically black church. His attorney had raised questions about his mental state.

by Rebecca Hersher

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November 28, 2016 9:31 AM

Suspect killed after knife and vehicle attack at Ohio State

University officials said the man struck pedestrians with a car and then got out and cut people with a butcher knife on the campus in Columbus, Ohio. At least nine people were taken to hospitals.

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November 28, 2016 7:08 AM

Standoff in Moorhead ends when man apparently kills himself

A man is dead after an armed standoff with police in Moorhead that began as a domestic incident.

by Associated Press

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November 27, 2016 1:12 PM

Body found in Mendota Heights identified as missing man

Joseph Michael Hernandez had been reported missing earlier this month.

by MPR News Staff

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November 25, 2016 4:43 PM

Dakota Access pipeline protesters arrested at ND mall

A spokesperson for the Bismarck police say dozens of protesters formed a prayer circle at the center of Kirkwood Mall on Black Friday, and were warned numerous times to leave or be arrested.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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November 25, 2016 12:23 PM

Man arrested after allegedly firing gun at another motorist

Authorities responded to a reported road rage incident near St. James Thursday evening. The caller said a man in another vehicle pointed a gun out the window and fired a single shot in his direction.

by The Associated Press

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November 25, 2016 11:41 AM

Body found in Mendota Heights

Police say someone out for a hike Thanksgiving Day found the body in a wooded park area.

by Tim Nelson

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November 25, 2016 10:16 AM

Dylann Roof declared competent to stand trial in SC church killings

U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel announced his ruling after a two-day competency hearing that was closed to the public. The 22-year-old Roof is facing 33 federal hate crime charges.

by Laura Wagner

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November 23, 2016 5:47 PM

Police searching for man they say shot his ex-wife

Police are searching for a man who allegedly shot his ex-wife at her workplace Wednesday afternoon in North St. Paul. They warn that John Bruce Steurer of Anoka is armed and dangerous.

by MPR News Staff

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November 23, 2016 1:47 PM

Environmentalists want mining company's lawsuit dismissed

Environmentalists have asked a federal court to throw out a lawsuit by a mining company that's fighting to hold on to its minerals leases in northeastern Minnesota.

by Associated Press

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