Minnesota is considering making changes to how the state views hate crimes to ensure crimes that are motivated by racial bias receive fair punishment. A problem with the current hate crime laws was seen when prosecutors announced charges against the four white men accused of shooting five black protesters during the protests near the Minneapolis […]
Minnesota Legislator Proposes Stricter Gun Law
A proposed amendment to Minnesota’s current gun regulations would severely increase punishments for reformed felons caught possessing bullets, ammunition or other firearm-related projectiles. The proposal, put forth by Sen. Ron Latz, DFL-St. Louis Park, would create a five-year mandatory minimum sentence for felons with a history of violent crimes caught possessing ammunition or bullets. That’s the […]
Minnesota: Attacks on Police Officers Should Be Hate Crimes
The city of Red Wing, Minnesota, has become the first in the state and just the second city in the nation to pass a resolution stating that any person who attacks or hurts a police officer will be charged with a hate crime. The city says the resolution is designed to keep police officers safe, […]
The Most Stolen Cars In Minnesota
Car thefts aren’t one of the most common crimes, but they can really make life difficult for the victim. Although auto thefts typically slow down during the cold winter months, Minnesota isn’t immune to grand theft auto crimes. When a victim’s car gets stolen, a lot of people don’t know what to do next or […]
Police Adding Extra “Move Over” Enforcement Today
If you spot construction workers or a police officer on the side of the road today, make sure you move over and give them plenty of room, or you might just end up with a traffic ticket. That’s because today is the 15 year anniversary of the death of Ted Foss, a trooper who was […]
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