Crime, Law and Justice

Crime and Walmart: Why shoplifters are hitting the big-box store
Shannon Pettypiece, co-author of an article "Walmart's Out-of-Control Crime Problem is Driving Police Crazy," explains why shoplifters find the big-box store to be an easy target.
Supreme Court affirms conviction in Mendota Heights officer's death
The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of the man imprisoned for fatally shooting a Mendota Heights police officer and trying to kill the officers who arrested him.
Federal prosecutors say Mohamed Amiin Ali Roble of Minneapolis left the country shortly after he turned 18 and collected more than $91,000 as part of a settlement for injuries he received in the bridge collapse.
The state's highest court on Wednesday delivered a blow to a key municipal finance mechanism in St. Paul that critics panned as a way to sidestep the traditional property tax system.
After protests, cop who fatally shot Castile placed back on leave
The city of St. Anthony released a statement Wednesday saying it decided to put Officer Jeronimo Yanez back on leave "after reviewing concerns and other feedback from the community."