Minneapolis police say shooting suspect died by suicide on Nicollet Mall, video released

Minneapolis police released video from city cameras that partially show what happened before a man's shooting death on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday. Police say the man died by suicide. Police identified the man as the suspect in a deadly shooting at the Ramp A parking structure earlier Wednesday.

4 Minnesota men indicted in arson of Minneapolis police Third Precinct

Four Minnesota men are now federally indicted in connection to the arson of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, which was damaged during the riots following the death of George Floyd.

Revised Minneapolis Police Department policy requires officers to use lowest level of force necessary

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced an overhaul of the Minneapolis Police Department’s use of force policy Wednesday as part of the city’s attempt to reform the police department following the deadly arrest of George Floyd.

Kanye West makes Minnesota ballot as third-party presidential candidate

Rapper Kanye West has made Minnesota's November ballot as a third-party presidential candidate, according to the Secretary of State's Office.

Court filings: Medical examiner thought George Floyd had 'fatal level' of fentanyl in system

New exhibits filed in the case against the four former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of murdering George Floyd suggest the Hennepin County Medical Examiner thought George Floyd’s fentanyl levels were at a potentially “fatal level”, but his and other medical examiner’s findings showed he died of a combination of factors.

Charges: St. Paul man used COVID-19 relief loan to buy motorcycle, pay golf expenses

A St. Paul man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he lied to obtain a loan intended to help companies struggling due to COVID-19 restrictions and used the money on personal expenses including a new motorcycle.

Vandal spray paints George Floyd's eyes black at 38th and Chicago mural

A vandal spray painted George Floyd’s mural outside his 38th and Chicago mural Wednesday, prompting bystanders to catch and question him, according to a report.

Minnesota woman, 18, drowns after rescuing children from rain-swollen lake

An 18-year-old woman has drowned in a northwestern Minnesota lake after pulling several children from turbulent water, authorities said.

President Donald Trump counters Joe Biden with law and order message in Minnesota

Trump spoke on Monday with a tough, law and order message to counterprogram former Vice President Joe Biden's show at the Democrats' national convention.

Minnesota governor told White House a Trump visit to George Floyd memorial is 'really bad idea'

President Donald Trump’s campaign team wanted to have the president visit south Minneapolis Monday during his trip to Minnesota, multiple sources in government and law enforcement say. Gov. Tim Walz says he spent the weekend telling the White House why it was a “really bad idea.”

Fired Minneapolis officer recounts death of George Floyd in interrogation video

One day after the body camera video from former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao was released, his interrogation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has been released as well.

Protest organizer charged in toppling of Christopher Columbus statue at Minnesota State Capitol

More than two months after protesters toppled the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has filed charges against the man authorities believe organized the protest. 

3 Nigerians indicted for attempting to steal $16 million in fraudulent tax returns

Three Nigerian men have been indicted for attempting to claim $16.4 million in fraudulent tax returns from employees using, in part, a Minnesota-based human resource and payroll company’s web portal and financial information from the Department of Education.

Minnesotans attending Sturgis asked to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days upon return

Minnesota health leaders are asking Minnesotans who will be attending the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days after they return.

Protesters sue Minneapolis over use of pepper spray, tear gas during protests after Floyd's death

A group of protesters is filing a class-action lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis for the use of "unreasonable and excessive shows of force" during peaceful demonstrations in the days following George Floyd's death.