Kirsten Swanson

Tony Lazzaro’s year in jail: Hundreds of phone calls, 13 attorneys and a Tesla
New law funnels funding toward programs for retired racehorses in Minnesota
How a 1971 arrest laid the groundwork for the state investigation into Minneapolis Police
How a 1971 arrest laid the groundwork for the state investigation into Minneapolis Police
Former youth wrestling coach not guilty of sexual assault charge in Scott County case
A former youth wrestling coach, charged with criminal sexual conduct, is heading to trial. Here’s what Hennepin County knew about him a decade earlier.
A former youth wrestling coach, charged with criminal sexual conduct, is heading to trial. Here’s what Hennepin County knew about him a decade earlier.
Animal control working to reunite pets with owners after Fourth of July fireworks
Inside Your Health: Monkeypox
Mental health advocates stress availability of resources, after high-profile suicide cases in Minnesota
Despite incentives, Minneapolis Police struggle to recruit field training officers
City of Faribault will modify controversial housing ordinance, pay $685K to settle lawsuit
Minnesota officials say COVID tracking app is a critical tool to fight the pandemic. Few people actually use it.
Minnesota officials say COVID tracking app is a critical tool to fight the pandemic. Few people actually use it.
5 Investigates Special Report: Race. Reform. Reality.
5 Investigates Special Report: Race. Reform. Reality.
As group homes in Minnesota struggle to find workers, families forced to provide complex care for loved ones with disabilities
As group homes in Minnesota struggle to find workers, families forced to provide complex care for loved ones with disabilities
State asks Minneapolis leaders for consent decree to reform police department
State asks Minneapolis leaders for consent decree to reform police department
State report finds Minneapolis Police Department surveilled Black leaders, organizations like Minneapolis NAACP
Records reveal Minneapolis Park Board established, then abandoned police oversight efforts
$2M allotted for sprinklers in Minneapolis high-rise buildings
Federal funding will help Minneapolis public housing add sprinklers to high rise buildings
Pro-gun groups call video obtained by 5 INVESTIGATES alarming as number of permit to carry holders reaches record high
Pro-gun groups call video obtained by 5 INVESTIGATES alarming as number of permit to carry holders reaches record high
Minneapolis Park Board leaders remain silent on video of woman being held at gunpoint by officer
Minneapolis Park Board leaders remain silent on video of woman being held at gunpoint by officer
Driver held at gunpoint for having permit to carry settles with Minneapolis Park Board for $100K
Driver held at gunpoint for having permit to carry settles with Minneapolis Park Board for $100K
The Lost Souls: Lawmakers push to close ‘gap’ in criminal justice system first reported by 5 INVESTIGATES