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.
Doctors in South Dakota warn healthcare system is about to be overwhelmed with COVID patients
"At this time, we're headed in a direction of overwhelming our health care systems and I think that's closer than what people understand," said Dr. Michael Pietila, a critical care physician at the Yankton Medical Clinic in South Dakota.
Widely-shared video altered to make it look like Biden greeted wrong state
It turns out he was, indeed, in Minnesota. The video that was shared had been altered to change the text on a sign and the podium to refer to Tampa, Florida, instead of Minnesota.
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.
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.
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.
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.