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Lois Ireland Zwettler, artist whose paintings captured Wisconsin, dies of COVID at 92
Her paintings had a sense of authenticity, art critics said, capturing the farmlands and lives of people with an empathy that comes from being one…
Minnesota courts will resume in-person criminal trials March 15
After a four-month hiatus caused by the pandemic, in-person criminal jury trials will resume in state district courts on March 15, Minnesota Supreme Court Chief…
What does it take to become a police officer in Minnesota?
In light of recent issues with police officer conduct, one reader wanted to know what kind of training law enforcement officers get in the state.
Former Mpls. cop accused of drug theft is ordered freed pending trial
An attorney for fired cop Ty Jindra persuades U.S. judge magistrate that he was not threatening a potential witness.
Prosecutor says Pine County sheriff's deputy was justified in a shooting death on Interstate 35
Pine County attorney says deputy's use of deadly force warranted after chase.
3 dead in 'hellish' St. Paul shootings, including teen and child
A search was underway late Saturday for a suspect or suspects.
Minneapolis settles first suit stemming from Floyd protests
The lawsuit is one of several legal actions alleging police misconduct during the Floyd protest, including an incident captured by a New York-based photojournalist.
U.S. magistrate judge recommends rejection of suit by Waseca women inmates over handling of COVID-19
U.S. Magistrate also said the court lacked the authority to release a large number of inmates as sought by the ACLU.
Citing threats, Minnesota closes federal court facilities through next week
Even judiciary staff will be barred from entering Minnesota's federal buildings.
Minnesota will continue suspension of criminal jury trials but offer more exceptions
Courts will offer a few more exceptions to allow jury criminal trials and will allow for remotely