An earlier appellate decision said deadly force, like using a firearm or a knife, can be used to protect yourself against death, injury or assault, if the force is reasonable. Prosecutors fear the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WCCO investigative reporter Jennifer Mayerle takes a deep dive into what the law allows for when it comes to deadly use-of-force, ...

The Minnesota governor signed a police reform package that included tightening the criteria for the permitted use of deadly force by peace officers.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis last week raised questions about how law enforcement agencies handle confrontations involving moving vehicles. Cellphone video ...

The video appears to show Good parked in the middle of a roadway as ICE agents approach her vehicle. Agents can be seen attempting to open the car door. The vehicle then appears to move as an agent ...

On Christmas Day, a home invasion in Fowlerville turned deadly when the homeowner shot and killed an intruder, who reportedly fired first. What does state law say about taking a life in defense of one ...

The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, drawing swift condemnation from Democratic lawmakers in Oregon and southwest Washington. Why was there a ring around the moon in ...