Are hate crime numbers telling the whole story?

Participation by Minnesota law enforcement agencies in the FBI's annual tally of hate crimes has been patchy in the last decade – dipping to less than half of all agencies in some years. Last year, at 319, was the highest since 2007.

By Jim Foster Star Tribune

December 5, 2016 — 2:44pm

Jim Foster is a graphics reporter/producer who began his career at the Minnesota Star Tribune in 1985. He specializes in graphics for the Business section.

jfoster@startribune.com 612-673-4587

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