Liz Sawyer
Reporter
Breaking news, crime and correctionsSawyer graduated from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications with a degree in newspaper and online journalism. She worships her alma mater's college hoops team and thinks an orange is, in fact, a suitable mascot.
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Minneapolis
Allison Lussier’s death was suspicious. Her family says Minneapolis police didn’t fully investigate.
An abusive ex was immediately identified as a possible suspect. A year later, he’s never faced charges. Authorities believed evidence pointed to drug use instead.
February 25, 2025
News & Politics
Minneapolis ‘beyond policing’ efforts are stuck while accusations of wrongdoing fly
After the murder of George Floyd, the city felt unified behind new initiatives to prevent violence. Now it seems like no one can agree.
February 17, 2025
Minneapolis
Man shot in jaw amid crime spree vows to stay in city: 'Minneapolis is worth fighting for’
Police are asking for the public’s help finding the three armed suspects connected to six incidents throughout south Minneapolis.
February 14, 2025
News & Politics
Police seek help identifying suspects in ‘brazen’ South Side robbery spree that left two seriously wounded
Three adult suspects are believed to have committed multiple burglaries, a carjacking and armed robbery over a two-hour span Tuesday morning.
February 12, 2025
Minneapolis
In first Minneapolis police graduation of 2025, officials hail ‘turning point’ in department’s history
Applications are way up and pipeline of diverse new officers signals positive trajectory for police force following years of attrition.
January 31, 2025
News & Politics
Minnesota police association sues POST Board for releasing IDs of ‘at least’ 257 undercover officers
A data request of employment history of Minnesota police officers led to the release of private data on undercover law enforcement, according to the lawsuit.
January 23, 2025
Minneapolis
Minneapolis council approves federal plan to address discriminatory policing
The City Council went into closed session for about seven hours Monday to go through the details of a consent decree, a legally binding agreement to reform policing.
January 7, 2025
News & Politics
A look at what’s in the agreement with the U.S. DOJ mandating police reforms in Minneapolis
Among the new rules: No foot pursuits without cause, no cuffing kids under 14, no off-duty work during suspensions.
January 7, 2025
Minneapolis
In first Minneapolis police graduation of 2025, officials hail ‘turning point’ in department’s history
Applications are way up and pipeline of diverse new officers signals positive trajectory for police force following years of attrition.
January 31, 2025
News & Politics
Minnesota police association sues POST Board for releasing IDs of ‘at least’ 257 undercover officers
A data request of employment history of Minnesota police officers led to the release of private data on undercover law enforcement, according to the lawsuit.
January 23, 2025
Minneapolis
Minneapolis council approves federal plan to address discriminatory policing
The City Council went into closed session for about seven hours Monday to go through the details of a consent decree, a legally binding agreement to reform policing.
January 7, 2025
News & Politics
A look at what’s in the agreement with the U.S. DOJ mandating police reforms in Minneapolis
Among the new rules: No foot pursuits without cause, no cuffing kids under 14, no off-duty work during suspensions.
January 7, 2025