Obit: In lieu of flowers 'do not vote for Trump'
Georgia May Adkins, who died of a stroke on Sept. 28, asked that friends and family not vote for Trump.
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.
'Hitler would have won': Jesse Ventura slams lack of sacrifice from anti-maskers
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Windstorm caused $7.5 billion damage in Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota and Indiana
The August 10th storm generated winds of 140 mph. Four people were killed, homes and crops were destroyed, and half a million people were left without power. It lasted for 14 hours.
Body camera video of prior George Floyd arrest released
The body camera video of George Floyd's previous arrest in 2019 will be released to the public after a Hennepin County judge rejected the state's motion to seal it.
Minnesota man grows largest pumpkin in North America, 2,350 lbs
An Anoka, Minnesota man has some big time bragging rights after his massive pumpkin was crowned champion in the “Super Bowl” of pumpkin weigh-offs out in California.
Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson to return home months after he was shot on duty
Officer Arik Matson, who was shot while responding to a call last winter, is returning home to Waseca, Minnesota after months of recovery.
Minnesota family survives wild hot air balloon ride
A family from Mayer, Minnesota visiting the East Coast just wanted to enjoy the fall colors from a hot air balloon, however, things suddenly took a scary turn.
'I heard the gunshots': Mother was on phone with son during deadly Minneapolis shooting
A heartbroken mother returned to the scene of a shooting in Minneapolis that claimed the life of her 18-year-old son, Oliver Perkins III, earlier this week.
Swing state guide: Battleground states become focus in 2020 election
The path to the presidency relies on about a dozen key swing states which are viewed as important in determining the outcome of the election.
Minnesota, a blue state for decades, could still be a battleground in 2020 election
A solidly blue state for the past half century, Minnesota has become an unquestioned presidential battleground after a narrowing margin that nearly saw the state turn red four years ago.
Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond
Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.
Subject of Project Veritas voter fraud story says he was offered bribe
The subject of a Project Veritas voter fraud story says he was offered a bribe.
Police in Chicago, elsewhere feeling 'hyper vigilant' as attacks on officers increase
"It's more than a suggestion that people are seeking to do harm to cops," Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said. Nationwide this year, 37 police officers have been killed in the line of duty; last year at this time, the death toll was 30.
Minnesota uses its coronavirus morgue - but not for bodies
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
Armed residents confront COVID-19 testing team in Minnesota
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.
Bail fund backed by Kamala Harris and Joe Biden staffers bailed out alleged child abuser, docs indicate
A bail fund promoted by Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris and many staffers on Joe Biden's campaign helped release an accused child abuser, documents obtained by Fox News indicate.
Nebraska president heard on live mic saying Big Ten will have a football announcement Tuesday
If a hot microphone at the University of Nebraska is any indication, the Big Ten Conference may be having a football season this fall after all.
What to expect: Major pre-trial hearing for 4 fired officers in George Floyd case
All four former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to the death of George Floyd will be in Hennepin County District Court Friday for a motion hearing in the case. This will be the first time Derek Chauvin appears in court in-person after making his previous appearances over a video feed from the Oak Park Heights prison.
George Floyd's family starting nonprofit foundation in his memory
The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend.