North Metro
Blaine charter school buys building, will move to Coon Rapids next fall
Paladin Career and Technical High School will leave the Northtown Mall at the end of the school year.
Local
Residents near Brooklyn Center police station on edge with trial
Many moved out of the neighborhood after protests last spring, but those who stayed worry what could unfold as the Kim Potter trial opens Wednesday.
Call to youth: Brooklyn Park expands commissions to include young voices
The city is looking for 18- to 24-year-olds to fill several posts.
Local
Staff shortages hit nonprofits in the 'Great Resignation'
Local nonprofits are struggling to draw job applicants, looking for new ways to offer incentives to attract and retain employees.
Local
Brooklyn Center passes plan for alternative public safety programs
The $1.3 million plan creates a new public safety agency but Mayor Mike Elliott said the proposal fell short of its original vision.
Residents near Brooklyn Center police station fear unrest may return as Potter trial begins
Many moved out of the neighborhood after protests last spring, but those who stayed worry what could unfold as the Kim Potter trial opens Wednesday.
Local
Most jury instructions finalized in Potter case; opening statements Wednesday
They provide a glimpse of what jurors will consider after hearing testimony.
Local
Man found dead inside St. Anthony home, police investigating homicide
One man is deceased and another was taken into custody.
Kim Potter's decision to testify a bold but effective strategy, defense attorneys say
But they also say there are risks to announcing it so early in the trial.
Medcalf: A letter to Daunte Wright's family
Let's not lose sight of the fact that we will never know his potential because his life was cut short.
Minneapolis
Man charged with trying to intimidate judge in Potter trial
Prosecutors say he made threats while in apartment building where he believed Judge Chu lived.
With full jury seated in Kimberly Potter trial, testimony begins next week
Opening statements are scheduled for Wednesday.
Brooklyn Center set to vote on funding alternative safety programs
The proposals, which scale back the number of police vacancies to pay for the changes, were an attempt by city staff to find a compromise amid a divided council.
Local
Jury seated for manslaughter trial of ex-officer Potter in Wright shooting death
Attorneys are scheduled to make their opening statements on Wednesday. The jury is considerably less diverse than the one that convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Local
Jury selection resumes Friday in Kim Potter trial with goal of seeking 2 alternates
Opening statements are expected in the trial no later than Wednesday, and the judge has raised the prospect of starting early.
Minneapolis
12 jurors now seated for Kim Potter's trial; one concerned over name disclosure but remains
One juror's name and other identifying information came out on the first day of jury selection.
Authorities ID man shot and killed by police in Mounds View liquor store
Police say the armed man was a carjacking suspect.
Day 2 of Kimberly Potter trial concludes with 5 jurors left to go
Judge considers an earlier start to opening statements.
North Metro
Forest Lake man shot by law enforcement on Sunday dies
Police say the altercation began when he arrived at the home of a person who had an order of protection against him.
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