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December 22, 2021

Kimberly Potter jurors had no questions and gave no communication to the court in third day of deliberations

North Metro
December 21, 2021
The Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association is planning to build a dome at the intersection of Armstrong Boulevard and Hwy. 10, with the goal of opening in

Sports dome planned in Ramsey may be the largest in the state

Organizers won't disclose how much building the facility would cost, but promise it won't be taxpayer funded.
North Metro
December 21, 2021

Potter jury's questions to judge suggest lack of consensus

The jurors issued a pair of questions in court, one suggesting that they're having trouble reaching a consensus and a second asking to handle her gun.
December 21, 2021

Zimmerman man sentenced to 3 years' probation for assaulting Minnesota state trooper

Matthew William Cleve, 39, pleaded guilty to attacking a state trooper who responded to his drunken driving crash in Brooklyn Center.
December 21, 2021

With afternoon questions, Potter jury suggests lack of consensus, asks to more directly handle her gun, deliberations finished for day

The jurors issued a pair of questions in court, one suggesting that they're having trouble reaching a consensus and a second asking to handle her gun.
East Metro
December 18, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Dec. 19

Local
December 18, 2021
Eagan residents Nola McMahon, 7, and her mom Jessica McMahon found some books at the Wescott Library. Photo by Liz Rolfsmeier, Special to the Star Tri

Metro briefs: Anoka County crime lab wins prestigious award

North Metro
December 17, 2021
Toshira Garraway speaks at a press conference in support of the Daunte Wright family in the lobby of the Hennepin County Government Center on Friday,

Some thought Kimberly Potter's emotional testimony was genuine; others say she was acting

Those with a law enforcement background had a different take from community activists on the Potter trial
North Metro
December 17, 2021
'I'm so sorry,' Kimberly Potter weeps from the stand

'I'm so sorry,' Kimberly Potter weeps from the stand

The former officer testified that she was yelling "Taser" and saw fear on a fellow officer's face before shooting the driver.
North Metro
December 17, 2021

Missing Andover girl, 15, located safe, BCA says

She had left home about 9:10 a.m. Wednesday on a mountain bike.
North Metro
December 17, 2021
Defense opens its case in Kimberly Potter trial

Defense opens its case in Kimberly Potter trial

The former Brooklyn Center police officer's case will likely conclude Friday with testimony from Potter and a psychologist who will testify about "slip and capture errors."
West Metro
December 16, 2021
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson

Sheriff Hutchinson pleads guilty to misdemeanor drunken-driving offense

Dave Hutchinson crashed his SUV near Alexandria last week while attending a state sheriffs conference.
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December 16, 2021

Defense witness backs Potter's decision on Taser, deadly force

A longtime police officer and law enforcement expert said the response to Daunte Wright resisting arrest was proper policing, and there was a threat of harm to one of the officers.
North Metro
December 16, 2021
In this screen grab from video, Timothy Gannon, former Brooklyn Center police chief, testifies in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer K

Kim Potter's former boss: 'I saw no violation' of policy, law

Court was adjourned Thursday afternoon, with the defense's final two witnesses, including Potter, expected to testify Friday.
December 16, 2021

Teen agrees to 17-year sentence for murder in Minneapolis during fight

He'll be twice as old as he is now by the time his sentence ends.
North Metro
December 15, 2021
Expert: Lethal force, Taser both unreasonable for Wright stop

Expert: Lethal force, Taser both unreasonable for Wright stop

Wright's father also testified as the final witness for the prosecution of Kimberly Potter, which is expected to rest on Thursday.
North Metro
December 15, 2021
Expert: Potter not justified in using deadly force against Daunte Wright

Expert: Potter not justified in using deadly force against Daunte Wright

The day ended with Arbuey Wright getting emotional sharing memories of his son.
North Metro
December 15, 2021
An Instacart driver ran over a Blaine couple’s groceries and left a derogatory note over a sign in the couple’s front yard that said “Thank You

Instacart driver cited in Blaine grocery incident, but not for hate crime

A court date for Tara Plum has not been set yet.
December 15, 2021
Woman dies in head-on crash in Ham Lake

Woman dies in head-on crash in Ham Lake

The wreck occurred Tuesday night on Crosstown Boulevard.
North Metro
December 14, 2021
Case vs. Potter focuses on Taser training; defense elicits support

Case vs. Potter focuses on Taser training; defense elicits support

Two of Kimberly Potter's former superiors took the stand. Central to the state's first-degree and second-degree manslaughter case against Potter is that she ignored her training.

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