Minnesota Lawyer

The Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection announced Judge Michael Sovis’ retirement July 29.

A fire that does damage or poses a threat to five or more buildings, burns 500 acres or more or does significant crop damage can now result in a felony charge.

A new state law permits authorities to forfeit the cash that was used in or intended for the sex solicitation.

Local mayors, law enforcement, gun owners and victims of gun violence are calling for tighter background checks for gun buyers.

Mayo Clinic spokesman Bryan Anderson said the deadline for couples to get married to continue receiving health benefits hasn’t been determined.

Legal news from the Midwest region.

The wife of a former Minnesota Viking player is appealing her conviction in a fatal hit-and-run accident to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

The Minnesota Department of Health has cited a Cold Spring nursing home for neglect in the January death of a resident whose head became lodged between a mattress and a bed rail.

A search warrant affidavit from Special Agent Marc Rensch was made public last week under an order from a federal magistrate judge.

Legal news from the Midwest region.