Ex-Minneapolis cop charged in George Floyd's murder seeks further trial delay

The State of Minnesota is demanding a speedy trial for two former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with George Floyd's murder, while one officer is asking for the trial to be delayed further. 

Sheriff’s deputy rescues baby skunk: 'It’s so cute!'

"You guys! It's a baby skunk!” Olmsted County Deputy Nate Jacobson documented the entire cute encounter, from rescue to rehab. And nope, he didn't get sprayed.

Video shows Minnesota teacher hitting 2nd grader with hockey stick

A Sherburne County teacher has resigned, after school surveillance footage appeared to show her hitting a 2nd grader with a hockey stick.

Charges: Mom fatally shot 6-year-old son, hid his body in trunk of car

The mom of a 6-year-old boy who was found fatally shot in the trunk of the car she was driving in Mound on Friday has now been charged with murder, accused of shooting him up to nine times in the car with a shotgun.

2022 midterms: Georgia primary takes center stage, Texas holding runoffs

Five states are holding midterm elections on Tuesday, including Georgia, where endorsements from former President Donald Trump seek revenge for his 2020 election defeat in the state.

Minnesota cold case: Mom charged in death of baby found in Mississippi River in 2003

A woman has been arrested in connection to the death of a baby boy who was found in the Mississippi River in 2003. She has also been identified as the mom of a baby girl found in the river in 1999.

Judge accepts Derek Chauvin plea deal in federal civil rights case

The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin’s plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.

Minneapolis police, city violated civil rights law, state concludes

The Minneapolis Police Department engaged in a pattern of race discrimination, violating state civil rights law, an investigation found.

Derek Chauvin appeal: Attorney argues for new trial in filing

In an appeal brief filed on Monday, an attorney for Derek Chauvin laid out their arguments for why he deserves a new trial in the murder of George Floyd.

‘Radical rats’: Florida man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Ilhan Omar

The 67-year-old Florida man sent an email to Rep. Ilhan Omar with the subject line, “(You’re) dead, you radical Muslim,” along with a threat to shoot her in the head.

Community raising money for family of Minnesota couple killed in Mexico

A Coon Rapids couple visiting Mexico was murdered by gunmen on a highway near the popular tourist destination of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Now, the community is raising money to pay for their funerals and help their children stay in school.

Charges: Man posted video of deadly beating online to taunt victim's family

A 19-year-old Minneapolis man is facing charges in a deadly beating last month, that the suspect allegedly posted on Facebook after the fact to harass the victim's family, a criminal complaint details.

Amir Locke shooting: No charges against Minneapolis police officer

Prosecutors have decided not to file charges against Mark Hanneman, the Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke while serving a no-knock search warrant in February.

Report on Minneapolis response to George Floyd protests: 'There was a void'

Tuesday, the Minneapolis City Council received an after-action report on the city's response conducted by an independent firm with deep law enforcement experience that confirmed for many the extent of the city's failure and also pointed to its causes.

Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file intent to strike

As negotiations continue, educators in St. Paul and Minneapolis school district's largest teachers' unions say they have filed their intent to strike Wednesday afternoon. They spoke to media at 4:15 p.m. to reiterate their position, and answer questions.