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Crime, Law and Justice

Senators want alerts when gun buyers fail background checks

U.S. Sens. Pat Toomey and Chris Coons on Monday said they will introduce a bill that requires federal authorities to notify states when a felon or a fugitive attempts to buy a firearm but fails the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
by Associated Press

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Son's alleged school threat leads to charges for Vadnais Heights man

Son's alleged school threat leads to charges for Vadnais Heights man

Christopher Stowe has been charged with two felony counts tied to weapons found at his house. "These are very good people," his lawyer said. "I don't think there's any reason for anybody to be scared of the Stowe family."
by Tim Nelson

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Driver left severely beaten in road rage incident

Anoka County Sheriff's Office says the incident began in Ham Lake Friday night when the victim had to brake suddenly in traffic. That prompted the male suspect to drive aggressively and taunt the victim on the road.
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