Man survives for 4 days trapped under fallen tree in western Minnesota
A 59-year-old man was pinned under a fallen tree for more than 100 hours this week near Redwood Falls, Minn.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.
132 arrests made during unrest, looting in Minneapolis overnight
One hundred and thirty-two people were arrested during the unrest and looting in Minneapolis overnight, according to officials.
Minneapolis Police: 2 officers injured during Wednesday night unrest, 1 incident caught on video
The Minneapolis Police Department says two of its officers were seriously injured and hospitalized Wednesday night during a night of confusion, unrest, looting and damage downtown.
Wisconsin, Minnesota health departments reaffirm commitment to COVID-19 testing despite revised CDC policies
The states of Wisconsin and Minnesota both reaffirmed their commitment to expansive COVID-19 testing this week as the CDC revised its policies to recommend that fewer people receive tests.
Looters target Minneapolis businesses after homicide suspect takes his own life Wednesday
Groups of people looted multiple stores in downtown Minneapolis. This happened after a homicide suspect took his own life on Nicollet Mall, according to Minneapolis police.
Minnesota National Guard deployed, curfew set in Minneapolis following downtown looting
Governor Tim Walz has deployed the Minnesota National Guard, including a military police unit, following Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's request in response to the looting of businesses in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday night.
Minneapolis police say shooting suspect died by suicide on Nicollet Mall, video released
Minneapolis police released video from city cameras that partially show what happened before a man's shooting death on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday. Police say the man died by suicide. Police identified the man as the suspect in a deadly shooting at the Ramp A parking structure earlier Wednesday.
4 Minnesota men indicted in arson of Minneapolis police Third Precinct
Four Minnesota men are now federally indicted in connection to the arson of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, which was damaged during the riots following the death of George Floyd.
Revised Minneapolis Police Department policy requires officers to use lowest level of force necessary
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced an overhaul of the Minneapolis Police Department’s use of force policy Wednesday as part of the city’s attempt to reform the police department following the deadly arrest of George Floyd.
Kanye West makes Minnesota ballot as third-party presidential candidate
Rapper Kanye West has made Minnesota's November ballot as a third-party presidential candidate, according to the Secretary of State's Office.
Minnesota to get new COVID-19 saliva testing lab that will double state's testing capacity
The nation’s leading distributor of COVID-19 saliva testing is planning to establish a new saliva testing lab in Minnesota that will more than double the state’s current test processing capacity, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday.
Court filings: Medical examiner thought George Floyd had 'fatal level' of fentanyl in system
New exhibits filed in the case against the four former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of murdering George Floyd suggest the Hennepin County Medical Examiner thought George Floyd’s fentanyl levels were at a potentially “fatal level”, but his and other medical examiner’s findings showed he died of a combination of factors.
Charges: St. Paul man used COVID-19 relief loan to buy motorcycle, pay golf expenses
A St. Paul man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he lied to obtain a loan intended to help companies struggling due to COVID-19 restrictions and used the money on personal expenses including a new motorcycle.
Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
Minnesota man with Down syndrome thrilled as brother asks him to be his best man in unique way
A Mankato, Minnesota man’s heartfelt request to his brother with Down syndrome to be his best man at his wedding was captured on video last week.
Teen dies after rescuing children from turbulent water near dam on Minnesota lake
An 18-year-old woman died after she saved several young children from turbulent water near a dam in northern Minnesota Monday.
Minnesota woman, 18, drowns after rescuing children from rain-swollen lake
An 18-year-old woman has drowned in a northwestern Minnesota lake after pulling several children from turbulent water, authorities said.
Dad, stepmom charged in murder of 8-year-old Elk River, Minnesota girl
A dad and a stepmom are facing murder charges in the death of an 8-year-old girl Elk River, Minnesota last week.
Minnesota governor told White House a Trump visit to George Floyd memorial is 'really bad idea'
President Donald Trump’s campaign team wanted to have the president visit south Minneapolis Monday during his trip to Minnesota, multiple sources in government and law enforcement say. Gov. Tim Walz says he spent the weekend telling the White House why it was a “really bad idea.”