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Reporter | Ramsey County Courts

Phone: 651-298-1551

Pat Pheifer covers courts and other legal affairs in Ramsey County.

25-year prison term given in slaying at Rosemount carwash

A Dakota County judge rejected the defense's request that Jonas Grice be locked up in a treatment facility, but stopped short of the maximum 40-year prison term.

Updated: January 06, 2012, - 12:36 AM

Revisiting Whistleblower, Part II

At year's end, we've contacted some of the people we've written about in 2011 to see whether their issues have been resolved. One update follows a 2009 article.

Updated: January 02, 2012, - 11:56 AM

Rosemount inmate's early-release suit moot - she was ineligible

Her assault conviction and the one-year sentence disqualified her from both work and home-confinement programs.

Updated: December 29, 2011, - 09:58 AM

St. Paul dad charged with attack on hockey coach

Thomas A. Tonda allegedly choked coach after son was disciplined for fighting at Inver Grove Heights rink.

Updated: December 22, 2011, - 11:57 PM

Madelia soldier, an Army medic, killed in Iraq

Emilio Campo Jr., 20, of Madelia, Minn., was killed Sunday while serving as an Army medic in Iraq.

Updated: December 22, 2011, - 04:59 PM

Out of ashes of fire rose community

Led by four motivated high school seniors, the community has banded together to help the Haslett-Marroquins of Northfield get back on their feet.

Updated: December 20, 2011, - 11:22 PM

Eagan man accused of punching son after basketball loss

The alleged assault happened after a youth basketball tournament in Lakeville.

Updated: December 13, 2011, - 09:38 PM

No ordinary sentencing for sex offender

Judge gives Burnsville man probation for abusing teen. He has brain tumor and may have only months to live.

Updated: December 12, 2011, - 07:20 PM

Prescription drug disposal to begin in Dakota County

Dakota County will open three drop-off sites for residents to safely and easily dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications starting Thursday.

Updated: December 10, 2011, - 09:27 PM