On average, around 25 Minnesotans die each year as a result of domestic abuse. What is known about Madeline Kingsbury's death should energize the search for solutions.
David Yang is turning his pain into a purpose by raising awareness surrounding domestic violence following the death of his 36-year-old sister in Andover just over a week ago.
DFL pushes legislation to make Minnesota criminal justice system more rehabilitative, less punitive kimt.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kimt.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Democratic lawmakers are pushing bills to make the criminal justice system more rehabilitative and less punitive. One bill would allow state prisoners to be released earlier by not engaging in misconduct and participating in programming. Another would limit the conditions under which a person can be convicted of aiding and abetting two types of felony murder. And a third bill would free thousands of Minnesotans from lengthy terms of probation.