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.

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.

Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, tops previous world record

The 2,749-pound gourd not only earned grower Travis Gienger a $30,000 first-place prize and bragging rights for a year, it also topped the world's previous record-holding pumpkin by 47 pounds.

Taylor Swift security guard speaks out after getting fired following Minneapolis concert

A security guard at Taylor Swift's concert in Minneapolis said he was fired after passing out notes to fans asking to take a picture of him, which ended up going viral on social media.

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.

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.

Taylor Swift tells fans they don’t need to 'defend' her online ahead of re-release of 'Speak Now' album

During the Minneapolis stop of her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift addressed the crowd before a rare "Dear John" performance, which is widely accepted to be about her ex-boyfriend, John Mayer.

Madeline Kingsbury's ex-partner Adam Fravel arrested, body found

The ex-partner of Madeline Kingsbury and the father of her children has been arrested on a murder charge as police say they have found a body.

Trans inmate will move to women's facility after suing Minnesota DOC

Minnesota now joins ten other states and the District of Columbia in approving transfers to facilities matching an incarcerated person’s chosen gender identity.

Kim Potter set to be released from prison on Monday

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter is set to be released from prison this week, after serving 16 months behind bars for the killing of Daunte Wright.

Missing Madeline Kingsbury: Family, police provide update on investigation

The Winona Police Department and the family of missing Winona mother Madeline Kingsbury released a statement Wednesday about the investigation into the 26-year-old’s disappearance.

Man found guilty in quadruple cornfield murder

The man charged in a 2021 quadruple homicide in St. Paul, in which the victim's bodies were later discovered left in a cornfield in western Wisconsin, has been found guilty on four counts of murder.

Dad chased down Minneapolis car thief who stole vehicle with his kids inside

Derek Gotchie refused to let a car thief in Minneapolis get away in his vehicle, that his four young children inside. Using a vehicle abandoned by the thief, he chased down the crook and saved his kids.

Steph Curry meets with boy seriously hurt in Minneapolis shooting

A Minneapolis boy who survived a shooting last year got the chance of a lifetime on Sunday, meeting his basketball hero Steph Curry ahead of the Warriors' game in Minneapolis. Ladavionne Garrett's grandmother says the boy couldn't stop smiling after meeting the NBA superstar.

Thomas Lane sentenced to three years for his role in the death of George Floyd

There was a "hot mic" moment after the hearing was over when Lane questioned his attorney about why he had to register as a "predatory offender."