At least 8 GOP state senators not wearing masks while being sworn in
At least eight Republican senators did not wear masks on the Minnesota State Senate floor for Tuesday's oaths of office and delivery of election certificates. The senators were: Mark Johnson, Paul Utke, Justin Eichorn, Carrie Ruud, Jeff Howe, Andrew Mathews, Mark Koran and Dave Osmek. A coronavirus outbreak hit the GOP caucus in November after a large, in-person dinner party, and then-Sen. Jerry Relph died of COVID-19 last month. In November, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he was "committed to protecting senators, staff" during the 2021 session.
At least eight Republican senators did not wear masks on the Minnesota State Senate floor for Tuesday's oaths of office and delivery of election certificates. The senators were: Mark Johnson, Paul Utke, Justin Eichorn, Carrie Ruud, Jeff Howe, Andrew Mathews, Mark Koran and Dave Osmek. A coronavirus outbreak hit the GOP caucus in November after a large, in-person dinner party, and then-Sen. Jerry Relph died of COVID-19 last month. In November, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he was "committed to protecting senators, staff" during the 2021 session.
State asks to delay George Floyd trial to June, citing COVID-19
Prosecutors in the cases against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd have asked to delay the trial to June 7, 2021, citing COVID-19 concerns. The state's motion is supported by an affidavit from a member of President-elect Joe Biden's Coronavirus Advisory Board.
Prosecutors in the cases against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd have asked to delay the trial to June 7, 2021, citing COVID-19 concerns. The state's motion is supported by an affidavit from a member of President-elect Joe Biden's Coronavirus Advisory Board.
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.
The State of Minnesota has given notice to two bars, who opened in violation of state law, that they face losing their liquor licenses.
Dolal Idd identified as man shot, killed by Minneapolis police
The father of a man shot and killed by Minneapolis police at 36th Street and Cedar Avenue on Wednesday evening came to the scene late Thursday morning, showing those gathered a photo of his son, who he identified as 23-year-old Dolal Idd.
The father of a man shot and killed by Minneapolis police at 36th Street and Cedar Avenue on Wednesday evening came to the scene late Thursday morning, showing those gathered a photo of his son, who he identified as 23-year-old Dolal Idd.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
"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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
Video: Plane lands on I-35W in Arden Hills
New video from traffic cameras on I-35W show a small plane landing on the interstate and crashing into a vehicle Wednesday night.
New video from traffic cameras on I-35W show a small plane landing on the interstate and crashing into a vehicle Wednesday night.
Minneapolis announces new policy on no-knock warrants
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced a new policy on no-knock warrants Wednesday.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced a new policy on no-knock warrants Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis parks will no longer cite anyone for being topless in a city park.
Trump lawyers wrongly cite election "red flags" in Michigan that actually happened in Minnesota
Trump lawyers cited voter data that showed turnout was over 100% in some Michigan precincts. Except they happened in Minnesota
Trump lawyers cited voter data that showed turnout was over 100% in some Michigan precincts. Except they happened in Minnesota