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Crime, Law and Justice

Fentanyl deaths in Minnesota surge into 'public health crisis'

Fentanyl deaths in Minnesota surge into 'public health crisis'

The powerful drug that killed Prince and has shattered lives across the Twin Cities contributed to nearly all the 172 deaths tied to synthetic opioids last year. Officials worry fentanyl may be taking heroin's place on the street.
by Jon Collins

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Wisconsin group wants officer charged for punching teen

The video that a passerby recorded shows a Wauwatosa officer punching a 17-year-old boy Friday during an incident in which security at a mall in Wauwatosa had called authorities about a group of males causing a disturbance.
by Associated Press

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South Dakota could be first state to tweak 'Marsy's Law'

The proposed changes — which the Marsy's Law campaign supports — would require victims to opt in to many of their rights and specifically allow authorities to share information with the public to help solve crimes.
by Associated Press

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Authorities find dozens of dead cats at Dakota County home

A 25-year-old woman who was renting the Castle Rock Township home was operating an animal rescue organization, according to the Animal Humane Society, which assisted county officials on the case.

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