Kim Potter trial: Missed chance to explain Taser-gun mix-up, experts say
Kim Potter’s testimony on Friday was notably scant on a key element of her defense – that she made a mistake when she drew her handgun instead of her Taser and killed Wright during a traffic stop last April in Brooklyn Center.
Tornado count from December storm up to 7 in Minnesota
The National Weather Service has now confirmed 7 tornadoes in Minnesota from the Wednesday, December 15 storm. This number could still climb as NWS crews analyze damage data.
Kim Potter testifies on Daunte Wright shooting, defense rests case
The defense rested their case Friday in the manslaughter trial of Kim Potter after the former Brooklyn Center police officer concluded her testimony on the deadly traffic stop shooting of Daunte Wright.
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights
Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he violated George Floyd's constitutional rights.
Kim Potter trial for Daunte Wright shooting: What to know
The manslaughter trial of Kimberly Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged in the deadly shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop, began on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
Kim Potter trial: Police testify on Taser, use of force policies
Prosecutors called more witnesses Tuesday in the trial of Kim Potter as they continue to try to poke holes in the former Brooklyn Center police officer’s claim that she mistook her gun for her Taser when she fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop last year.
Derek Chauvin guilty plea expected in George Floyd federal case
Derek Chauvin has notified the federal court in Minnesota of a change of plea to charges that he violated George Floyd's constitutional rights. A change of plea hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at the federal courthouse in St. Paul.
Police: Instacart driver ran over groceries over 'Thank You Blaine PD' sign
Charges are likely to be filed against an Instacart delivery driver accused of leaving a derogatory message on an elderly couple’s grocery receipt and running over their groceries with her car in response to a yard sign supporting police.
Kim Potter Trial Day 4: Medical examiner on Wright's death, witness demonstrates Taser
The Kim Potter trial enters its second week, with Day 4 of testimony in Minneapolis. The former Brooklyn Center police officer is charged with manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright for firing her gun instead of her taser.
Kim Potter trial: 3rd officer at deadly traffic stop testifies
Three witnesses testified in the Kim Potter trial Friday, including former Brooklyn Center police sergeant Mychal Johnson who was the third police officer at the deadly traffic stop that took Daunte Wright's life.
Victims of random car shooting at St. Paul nail salon speak out
"It took me a second to realize… this lady just shot at my car," Avah Leal recalls the moments someone randomly shot a bullet through her passenger side window.
Kim Potter trial: Daunte Wright's girlfriend, responding officers testify
DAY TWO OF TESTIMONY IN KIM POTTER TRIAL: Daunte Wright's girlfriend who was in the car with him during the fatal police stop and responding officers and paramedics testified on Thursday. Judge Chu denied the defense's motion for a mistrial.
Kim Potter trial: How does an officer mistake a gun for a Taser?
At former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter’s manslaughter trial for fatally shooting Daunte Wright, a Black motorist, the core of her defense is clear: She says she meant to use her Taser but grabbed her handgun instead.
Kim Potter trial: Daunte Wright's mother, Potter's fellow officer take the stand
Wednesday was the first day of testimony in the trial of Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged with manslaughter in the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright.
Playful dog returns package to delivery driver
A playful Labrador lived up to his "retriever" name after a FedEx driver dropped off a package at the front door -- by promptly picking it up and returning it to him.
Kim Potter trial: Full jury seated after 4 days of questioning
Jury selection wrapped up Friday in the trial of Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer who claims she mistakenly fired her gun instead of her Taser when she fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright in April.
1st confirmed omicron variant case in Minnesota connected to NY anime convention
The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday. The confirmation comes one day after the first U.S. cases of the omicron variant were detected in California.
Kim Potter trial: 12 jurors seated after 3rd day of jury selection
After three days of jury selection, 12 jurors have been seated in the trial of Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Kim Potter trial: 9 jurors seated after 2nd day of jury selection
Jury selection continued Wednesday in the trial of Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Kim Potter trial: 4 jurors seated, Potter will testify in own defense
The trial for former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter, who is charged with manslaughter for shooting and killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop earlier this year, began Tuesday.