Derek Chauvin sentence: 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

Teens light fireworks display inside Hy-Vee in Eagan, Minnesota

A group of kids reportedly set a fireworks display on fire in the aisle of a Hy-Vee grocery store in Eagan, Minnesota Monday afternoon.

Body parts found in Minneapolis: Police ID victim in case

Police say the body parts discovered Thursday in Minneapolis belong to a 36-year-old man. The investigation into his death is ongoing.

14-year-old killed in Woodbury shooting at graduation party

Police say one man was injured after a shooting near a Woodbury, Minnesota graduation party Saturday night.

City crews remove barriers around George Floyd Square, activists restore them

City crews began removing the barriers and installing signs to reopen George Floyd Square to traffic. A spokesperson says it's a "community-led" effort.

Toddler's morbid 'Lion King' birthday cake depicts Mufasa's death

Casey Feigh, Leona’s uncle, posted pictures of the cake to Twitter. According to him, she had a very specific reason for requesting this scene. Apparently, this kid really doesn’t want to share her cake.

Charges: Man sexually assaulted 6-year-old boy in Brooklyn Park porta potty

An 18-year-old man has been charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old boy in the porta potty of a park in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota last week.

Woodbury mom charged with attempted murder, assault for allegedly beating, chasing kids

A Woodbury, Minnesota mother is charged with attempted murder and assault for allegedly hitting two of her children and chasing one of them while the other lay injured in the street. 

George Floyd one year later: Scenes of celebration across Minneapolis

Tuesday marks one year since George Floyd was killed while being arrested by Minneapolis police. Here's how people in Minneapolis are honoring the man whose death sparked a worldwide movement for racial justice.

Minneapolis leaders announce $30,000 reward for information on child shootings

Minneapolis city and community leaders gathered Sunday to announce a $30,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in any of the three recent shootings of children.

Biden to host George Floyd’s family at White House on Tuesday

President Joe Biden will host George Floyd’s family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer.

Judge to consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill says he will consider an aggravated durational departure from the sentencing guidelines for Derek Chauvin.

Indictment: George Floyd's civil rights violated by 4 ex-Minneapolis cops

A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s death for violating his civil rights during the fatal arrest.

Hostages safe, suspect taken into custody after St. Cloud bank standoff

Everyone is safe and a suspect is in custody, police say, after a robbery at a St. Cloud bank turned into an hours-long hostage situation...