Inmate stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times, charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say
The inmate told agents he attacked Chauvin on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, as a symbolic connection to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Derek Chauvin makes another bid to overturn federal conviction in murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is making another attempt to overturn his federal civil rights conviction in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, saying new evidence shows that he didn’t cause Floyd’s death.
Adam Johnson death: Suspect arrested in England
Police in England say they have made an arrest in connection to the death of Adam Johnson, a hockey player from Minnesota who was killed while on the ice in October.
Minnesota Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 Years
Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.
Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses case on Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued its order to dismiss the case on the bipartisan constitutional challenge of former President Donald Trump’s status on the 2024 ballot.
Former Mayo doc accused of poisoning wife served up suspicious smoothie: Warrant
Friends joked that a former Mayo Clinic doctor was trying to poison his wife, after he served up a bitter-tasting smoothie, a new search warrant details. Days later, the wife would die from a sudden illness from a suspected poisoning.
Biden’s Minnesota trip serves as a show of political force against primary challenger Dean Phillips
President Joe Biden is headed to Minnesota to visit a family-run farm south of Minneapolis and hold a fundraiser featuring many of the state’s top Democrats, demonstrating political clout on the home turf of his new 2024 primary challenger, Rep. Dean Phillips.
Tom Emmer drops bid for House speaker
Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Rep. Tom Emmer making calls about run for House speaker
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer is making calls related to running for Speaker of the House of Representatives.
5 officers shot in Benton County, Minnesota; suspect is in custody
Five officers were shot in Glendorado Township, near Princeton, while executing a search warrant Thursday morning. A 64-year-old suspect has been arrested.
6-year-old MN girl gets new kidney thanks to her teacher
A 6-year-old girl from southern Minnesota is about to undergo a life-changing kidney transplant, thanks to an amazing chain of kidney donations that started with her teacher.
Minneapolis PD officer outed as OnlyFans model after pulling over subscriber
A Minneapolis police officer was apparently outed as an OnlyFans model last week after she pulled over a driver who turned out to be a subscriber to her page.
Minneapolis PD investigating after officer exposed as OnlyFans model
The Minneapolis Police Department is looking into a Fourth Precinct officer who moonlights as an OnlyFans model.
Mountain lion caught on camera in Duluth, Minnesota, backyard
A mountain lion was captured on a security camera in a rare sighting while walking through a backyard in Duluth, Minnesota, early Monday morning.
Anton Lazzaro sentenced for sex trafficking minors
A formerly well-connected GOP donor convicted of giving teenage girls gifts, alcohol and money in exchange for sex was sentenced Wednesday to 21 years in prison on sex trafficking charges.
Tou Thao sentenced to over 4 years for his role in George Floyd's killing
The fourth and final former Minneapolis police officer charged for his role in George Floyd's murder was sentenced in court on Monday.
Democrats see Minnesota and Michigan as guides for what to do with majority power
Fueled by election gains, Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan this year enacted far-reaching policy changes that party leaders in other states are looking to as a potential roadmap for what they could swiftly achieve with similar control.
Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao to be sentenced Monday in George Floyd's killing
The fourth and final former Minneapolis police officer charged for his role in George Floyd's murder is set to learn his fate on Monday.
Minnesota man indicted for assault aboard Alaska bound flight
A Minnesota man was indicted by a federal grand jury for assaulting a flight attendant on a plane traveling from Minneapolis to Anchorage, Alaska.
Army veteran found dead 11 days after her abusive boyfriend released on parole
Police found a Minnesota Army veteran dead while responding to a disturbance call, just 11 days after her abusive boyfriend was released from jail on parole.