Judge dismisses 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, other charges remain
A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.
Judge orders 1 trial for 4 officers charged in George Floyd's death
A Hennepin County District Court judge has granted a motion to join the cases of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd into one case.
'Dangerously cold' blizzard conditions batter southwest Minnesota
Minnesotans were hit by blizzard conditions as temperatures dropped well below freezing on December 23.
Judge upholds decision to livestream trial of officers charged with killing George Floyd
A judge in Minnesota is upholding his decision to livestream the trial against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.
Police: Teen fatally stabbed by stepdad while protecting mother from attack
"His love for his mother and his siblings was proven without a doubt and all who responded and have knowledge of the investigation were moved by his actions. He saved their lives.”
Myon Burrell released from prison, Board of Pardons approves 20-year commutation
Myon Burrell was 16 when he was given a life sentence for the 2002 death of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards in Minneapolis.
14-year-old boy killed by family dog in northwestern Minnesota
A 14-year-old boy was attacked and killed by his family’s dog in rural northwestern Minnesota Thursday, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.
Minnesota resident's Christmas light display shamed for 'harmful impact' to community in anonymous letter
A resident in St. Anthony, Minnesota received an anonymous letter chastising them for their Christmas light display, asking them to 'respect the dignity of all people.'
Lead organizer of Christopher Columbus statue toppling gets community service, avoids trial
The only person charged for tearing down the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol in June is getting 100 hours of community service and will avoid trial under a deal struck with prosecutors.
Video: Plane lands on I-35W in Arden Hills
New video from traffic cameras on I-35W show a small plane landing on the interstate and crashing into a vehicle Wednesday night.
Minneapolis announces new policy on no-knock warrants
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced a new policy on no-knock warrants Wednesday.
Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home
A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears.
No longer illegal for women to be topless in Minneapolis parks
Minneapolis parks will no longer cite anyone for being topless in a city park.
Trump lawyers wrongly cite election "red flags" in Michigan that actually happened in Minnesota
Trump lawyers cited voter data that showed turnout was over 100% in some Michigan precincts. Except they happened in Minnesota
More than 900 of Mayo Clinic’s staff sickened with COVID-19
The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.
Walz announces new COVID-19 limits on bars, restaurants, social gatherings
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced significant new COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants, weddings and funerals and private gatherings in a live address Tuesday. Most of the restrictions will go into effect at 10 p.m. Friday.
'Only in 2020': Hunter shoots 3-foot alligator in Minnesota
A Zimmerman sportsman harvested his first buck with a shotgun during the firearm hunting opener this weekend, but he is more likey to remember the day as when he shot his first alligator.
Dancing in the streets: Minneapolis residents celebrate after Joe Biden's projected win
Minneapolis residents took to the streets to celebrate after Joe Biden was elected the next President of the United States.
Police: Protesters arrested after shooting off fireworks in Uptown Minneapolis
More than a dozen people were arrested Tuesday after protesters gathered in Uptown Minneapolis.
Teen who filmed death of George Floyd to receive courage award
The Minneapolis teenager who filmed the police killing of George Floyd is being honored with a prestigious courage award from PEN America, the literary and human rights organization.