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Live at 2 p.m.: Law enforcement officials hold news conference
Minnesota law enforcement agencies established Operation Safety Net to make sure the public is able to safely have its voice heard during and following the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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Chief: Officer meant to use Taser, not firearm, on Daunte Wright
A Brooklyn Center police officer fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop Sunday afternoon, inflaming already raw tensions between police and community members in the midst of the Derek Chauvin trial. The unidentified officer is on administrative leave after what the chief called an "accidental discharge."
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Minnesota COVID-19 hospitalizations double in three weeks to 651
More than half of population in Hennepin County has received COVID-19 vaccine, statewide rate rises to 47%.
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Updates in real time: Follow the Derek Chauvin trial testimony
Star Tribune reporters Rochelle Olson, Chao Xiong and Libor Jany are tracking details from the trial each day.
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Minneapolis high school students head back to classrooms
Minneapolis reopened its high schools Monday after more than a year of distance learning for secondary students.
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Minnesota State Patrol responds to fatal crashes in Monticello, Hastings
The crash in Monticello involved a bicyclist, the patrol said.
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Recovering clients see drug use stigmatized in Chauvin trial
For some men at Turning Point, where George Floyd attended a 90-day treatment program in 2017, the focus on his drug use is an example of how chemical dependency among African Americans can be disproportionately stigmatized and used to justify their mistreatment.
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Brother breaks down telling jurors in Derek Chauvin murder trial of George Floyd's love for their mother
At the start of the third week of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, Philonise Floyd spoke of George's devotion to their mother, saying, "He loved her so dearly."
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2 men shot, found dead near scene of a two-vehicle crash in south Minneapolis
No arrests have been made, according to police.
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Marking catalytic converter can be a DIY job
All all you need is a generous amount of bright, high-temp automotive exhaust spray paint.
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South metro group pushes for electric school buses
Forum invites the community to join efforts for low-emission vehicles in districts' fleets.
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Retailers urged to rethink police calls for low-level crimes
As the trial over George Floyd's death unfolds, many are hoping the case will prompt retailers to reassess how they treat Black and other minority customers.
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1,784 more COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths in Minnesota
State health officials reported 1,784 more COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths in Minnesota on Sunday.
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Street racers shut down Lowry Hill Tunnel early Sunday morning
State Patrol said no arrests have been made.
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'Saturday Night Live' opens with Chauvin trial sketch
The bit, called "Eye On Minnesota," featured four newscasters discussing the case on a fictional station,
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Arbitrator upholds firing of Minneapolis police officer
But in a twist, the decision was based on factors unrelated to Facebook posts deemed racist.
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Vaccine 'passports' stir debate in Minnesota
Idea adopted elsewhere raises personal freedom and equity questions.
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Brooks: Eager salons 'ready to cut that COVID hair'
The personal services industry, which includes businesses like salons, spas and barber shops, lost more jobs to the pandemic than any other industry in the state.
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As defense prepares to call witnesses, will Derek Chauvin take the stand?
Some say he must explain his state of mind; others say he'll only hurt his case.
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