Paraplegic rescue dogs have the time of their of lives playing in Minnesota snow
A group paraplegic pups at a Minnesota shelter had the time of their lives playing in the snow.
COVID-19 concerns prompt 2 separate trials in George Floyd case
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd while the other three ex-officers charged in the case will be tried together in August.
After opening in violation of Governor's Order, two Minnesota bars may lose their liquor license
The State of Minnesota has given notice to two bars, who opened in violation of state law, that they face losing their liquor licenses.
Bodycam video of Minneapolis police shooting at 36th and Cedar released
Minneapolis police have released body camera video that shows what investigators are calling an exchange of gunfire between a man and officers on Wednesday that left the man dead.
Man shot and killed by Minneapolis police at 36th and Cedar
A man was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire with Minneapolis police near the Holiday gas station at 36th Street and Cedar Avenue Wednesday night, Dec. 30.
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.
Jury convicts Illinois man in Minnesota mosque bombing
A jury on Wednesday convicted the leader of an Illinois anti-government militia group of several civil rights and hate crime charges in the 2017 bombing of a Minnesota mosque.
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.
Failing report cards: Schools say that 38 to 79 percent of remote students getting Fs
In New Mexico, more than 40 percent of middle and high school students were failing at least one class as of late October. In Houston, 42% of students received at least one F in the first grading period of the year. Nearly 40% of grades for high school students in St. Paul, Minnesota, were Fs, double the amount in a typical year.
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.
Should police be required to wear masks? Some cities say no
"The government has kicked the stuffing out of police and used the issue as political mechanics," said a former NYPD officer. "They have had no concern about the lives of officers, and they are seen as pretending to have concern with the mask issue. ... It's not a real good time to ask police for anything."
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.
'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.
Minnesota beats Illinois, which was down to fourth string quarterback due to COVID
It was a bad day for Illinois, with 12 players out because of COVID-19 protocols. The team was led by the fourth-string quarterback to a 41-14 loss to Minnesota Saturday.