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.
'Every day it's getting better' for St. Paul businesses rebuilding after riots
The reopening of a Goodwill store in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood is just one of the signs of hope and resiliency after riots in May.
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.
5 juniors from California to Texas named National Student Poets
This year’s poets are Isabella Ramirez, from Lake Worth; Ethan Wang, from Katy, Texas; Manasi Garg, from Saratoga; Madelyn Dietz, from St. Paul, Minn.; and Anthony Wiles, from Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Each receives a $5,000 cash award.
Reward offered for info after dog found abandoned with mouth zip-tied shut in St. Paul
The Humane Society of the United States is offering up to a $5,000 reward after a malnourished dog was found abandoned and tied to a tree with its mouth zip-tied shut in St. Paul.
Police: 'Umbrella Man' suspected to be Hell's Angels member trying to incite violence amid peaceful protests
The mysterious, umbrella-carrying man seen in a viral video smashing the windows of the Auto Zone during the Minneapolis riots is believed to be a member of the Hell’s Angels biker gang whose actions were intended to incite violence and racial tension in what had previously been peaceful protests, according to police.
Couple banned by Walmart after wearing Nazi flag face masks at Marshall, Minnesota store
A couple who wore Nazi flag face coverings to a Walmart in Marshall, Minnesota have been told not to return.
Brooklyn Center woman dies after giving birth on ventilator, battling COVID-19
Update (Monday, July 20): Aurora died in the hospital on Sunday, July 19, according to the family's GoFundMe page.
Body found in wreckage of Minneapolis pawn shop that burned during riots
Authorities say a dead body was located in the wreckage of a pawn shop that burned down during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd wrongful death lawsuit filed against Minneapolis, MPD officers
George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel are announcing a federal civil rights wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday. Crump is announcing the lawsuit at noon with co-counsel Antonio Romanucci.
Attorney for former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death files motion to dismiss charges
The attorney of one of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd is asking the court to dismiss the charges against his client.
Pregnant woman shot and killed in Minneapolis Sunday night, baby in NICU
A pregnant woman was shot and killed in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis Sunday night, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
3rd former Minneapolis officer facing charges related to George Floyd's death released on bail
A third former Minneapolis police officer facing charges connected to the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.
Trooper charged with stalking after taking woman's phone, sending himself nude photos
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was charged with felony stalking for taking a woman’s cell phone and using it to send himself nude photos of her, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
Witness describes chaotic scene after 11 people shot in Uptown Minneapolis
Police are investigating after 11 people were shot early Sunday morning in Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police Chief on George Floyd Death: 'This was murder—it wasn’t a lack of training'
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo released a statement Monday, detailing some of the department's training history in light of the death of George Floyd.
'How dare you': Video shows Ex-Minneapolis officer charged in Floyd’s death being confronted at grocery store
Former Minneapolis police Officer J. Alexander Kueng was released from prison on bail on June 19.
Second former officer charged in connection to George Floyd's death released on bail
The second of four former officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has been released on bail, jail records show.