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After an 11-year-old stabbed a stranger, Minnesota’s new juvenile justice law faces an early test
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · As published by Star Tribune
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The case stems from a stabbing incident in which the young person attacked someone they did not know. A recent incident involving an 11-year-old is putting new legislation to the test.
A recent incident involving an 11-year-old is putting new legislation to the test. The case stems from a stabbing incident in which the young person attacked someone they did not know.
New rules regarding juvenile offenders have recently come into effect. These rules change the age at which young people can be charged with crimes.
Further details about this incident and the new law are available from the source, including how the law may impact the handling of this case.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: Star Tribune ·
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