Crime, Law and Justice

Family of MSU Mankato student killed in landslide at Minneopa State Park sues DNR
The family of Jack Loso, the Minnesota State University, Mankato student who died in a landslide at Minneopa State Park in December 2023, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 
Trial starts for alleged ringleader of massive COVID food fraud
A federal jury was selected Monday in the second criminal trial to stem from a lengthy federal investigation into Feeding Our Future. The judge put security measures in place after an alleged attempted bribe of jurors in the first trial in the case.
Minneapolis announces applicants in Peoples’ Way redevelopment plans
The city bought the 13,980 square-foot property in June 2023 and is now looking for a nonprofit group to redevelop the site for community use. Applicants must have the capacity to develop improvements to the property that could range from renovation to construction of a new multi-story building.
Charges filed after player assaulted during basketball game at Robbinsdale Cooper High School
Charges have been filed after a high school basketball player was assaulted and seriously injured during a game in the Twin Cities earlier this week. Authorities say the victim was struck on the head with a tire-iron.
Minneapolis agrees to pay $600K to settle another Chauvin lawsuit
The City Council voted Thursday to approve a $600,000 settlement in the case of a woman who accused then-officer Derek Chauvin of excessive force in 2020, just a few months before he would murder George Floyd.
Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence
Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Donald Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking.