Recent content from Joy Powell
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Jury finds Taylor Pass not guilty in Burnsville death, but deadlocks on attempted-murder charge
Taylor Pass, 19, still faces attempted murder and assault charges.
Nov 5, 2009 -
Jury deliberates in Burnsville murder trial
Despite defense questions about the crime's timeline, prosecutors said the evidence points to Taylor Pass.
Nov 4, 2009 -
Woman accused of using false name to get drugs faces felony theft charge
She used an alias to get IV narcotics administered in hospital ERs and clinics, police say.
Nov 4, 2009 -
New evidence emerges in Eagan teen's murder trial
An Eagan teen accused of fatally stabbing a woman in April is released on lower bail for the rest of his trial.
Nov 3, 2009 -
Leading fight against abuse in the home
Judge Leslie Metzen juggled dockets full of domestic crimes and tragedy. Now, she's leading efforts to change attitudes and prevent violence.
Nov 2, 2009 -
More Scouts allege sex abuse by a Burnsville scoutmaster
That brings to seven the number claiming abuse. So far, no victims have been found in the suspect's contacts with other kids.
Oct 31, 2009 -
Lawyers for poor: Who pays?
The Supreme Court will decide if judges can order counties to pay for lawyers for poor parents in child-protection cases.
Oct 29, 2009 -
Beauty in the beholder's eye: old swing bridge has new owner
The city jumped a lot of hurdles to take ownership of the Rock Island Swing Bridge, with plans to turn it into a pier -- saving it from demolition by the counties.
Oct 28, 2009 -
As trial begins, still no clear motive in Burnsville stabbing
A dying mother begged for help but never told police who stabbed her. Now the lawyer for the man charged suggests police got the wrong man in the brutal April attack.
Oct 27, 2009 -
Burnsville scoutmaster's behavior made parents wary
In scouting, trust is important, and troops act as a family to address problems. How did that backfire in Burnsville?
Oct 26, 2009
