Crime, Law and Justice

Tangled details of sheriff's residency at center of spat in Ramsey County
Former longtime sheriff Bob Fletcher claims Jack Serier didn't live in Ramsey County when he was appointed sheriff last January. Serier disputes that and offers up documents of evidence.
Ellison wants probe of abuse claims from Somali deportation flight
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison called news reports of alleged mistreatment of 92 Somalis on a recent deportation flight "profoundly disturbing" and is pressing federal immigration authorities for answers.
Franken quits, Yanez jury acquits; Percy the cat splits? MN news 2017
The biggest Minnesota newsmakers in 2017 ranged from disgraced lawmakers to a radio host that lost his business deals with MPR to two cats that won over the internet.
Family of Justine Ruszczyk concerned about U.S. investigation
The family of an Australian woman fatally shot by a police officer in the United States in July has demanded a more rigorous probe into the incident after a Minnesota prosecutor cast doubts on the initial investigation.