Local
April 15, 2021
Amid Twin Cities trauma, safe spaces sprout to help people heal

Amid Twin Cities trauma, safe spaces sprout to help people heal

Here are places that people can seek solace.
Local
April 14, 2021
Kimberly A. Potter was booked into the Hennepin County jail on Wednesday.

Officer who shot Wright arrested, charged with second-degree manslaughter

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly A. Potter posted $100,000 bond and was released from the Hennepin County jail on a charge of second-degree manslaughter.
Local
April 14, 2021
Angela Johnson, a resident across street from police department, watches chaos from her window. SheÕs been trying to study psychology and wants to be

'Terrorizing': Brooklyn Center residents rattled by clashes, tear gas

Those living in the apartments near the scene of the Brooklyn Center protests have found bright green marking rounds and gas canisters on their balconies after sleepless nights.
Local
April 14, 2021
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Daunte Wright death draws attention to minor driving infractions

Minnesota law forbids motorists from driving without current license tabs, as well as driving with anything obstructing the windshield, including air fresheners.
Duluth
April 14, 2021
Quita Leach, the protest organizer, raised her fists with fellow community members as they chanted in front of Duluth City Hall.

Daunte Wright's killing resonates in Duluth: 'We will not give up'

The local NAACP reissued its demands for Duluth Police Department reform.
Duluth
April 14, 2021

Daunte Wright's killing resonates in Duluth: 'We will not give up'

The local NAACP reissued its demands for Duluth Police Department reform.
Local
April 14, 2021
A rendering of the Highland Bridge central water feature at the St. Paul development.

St. Paul approves up to $46.9M in public financing for affordable housing on Ford site

Highland Bridge plan will construct 195 affordable units at Ford plant site.
Local
April 14, 2021
Jenna Cruz and her daughter Esme, 6, of Chaska looked through the book “Esme the Emerald Fairy,” whose main character is a youngster of color.

Eastern Carver County schools working to diversify library books

East Carver County schools striving for better diversity in library offerings.
Local
April 14, 2021

Cardiac arrest and drugs, not low oxygen, caused Floyd's death, defense expert says

Dr. David Fowler said Floyd's manner of death was "undetermined," due to a combination of factors.
Local
April 14, 2021
Angela Johnson, a resident across street from police department, watches chaos from her window. Johnson has been trying to study psychology and wants

Fewer arrests, calmer scene on 4th night of Brooklyn Center protests

Twenty-four people were arrested, authorities said. Tear gas, which prompted strong complaints earlier, was not used Wednesday as hundreds were gathered outside the Brooklyn Center police station to protest the death of Daunte Wright.
April 14, 2021

Fewer arrests, calmer scene on fourth night of Brooklyn Center protests

Twenty-four people were arrested, authorities said. Tear gas, which prompted strong complaints earlier, was not used Wednesday as hundreds were gathered outside the Brooklyn Center police station to protest the death of Daunte Wright.
East Metro
April 14, 2021
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Maplewood golf course is Ramsey County's latest redevelopment fight

Ramsey County wants to turn Maplewood course into affordable housing.
Duluth
April 14, 2021
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Shard cleanup on Duluth's Park Point beach should be finished in June

More beach nourishment will close a stretch of the beach this summer.
East Metro
April 14, 2021
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East metro bus rapid transit Gold Line clears critical hurdle with feds

Federal funds are expected to pay 45% of $532 million cost.
Local
April 14, 2021
Scott King

Scott King, founder of Red Dragonfly Press, dies at 56

He was an engineer early in his career, as well as a naturalist who documented his encounters with camera and pen, and the author of several books on insects.
Business
April 14, 2021
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Water Gremlin pays new $325,000 pollution penalty

The company's main hazardous waste is lead from die-casting and coating operations.
April 14, 2021

Read the charging document against former Brooklyn Center officer Kimberly Potter

Local
April 14, 2021
Dr. David Fowler recently retired after 17 years as the chief medical examiner for the state of Maryland.

Day 25 of Derek Chauvin's trial: Cause-of-death phase of the defense's case begins

The Derek Chauvin murder trial resumed with an expert witness backing the defense's contention that George Floyd died of cardiac arrest combined with illicit drugs in his body and not from a lack of oxygen while pinned to the pavement.
Local
April 14, 2021
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Brooklyn Center, other cities are declaring curfews, but not Mpls., St. Paul

Some cities in metro area such as Champlin and Brooklyn Park are declaring Wednesday curfews.

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