Local
April 15, 2021
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Minneapolis chief: Cities, agencies make own calls on tear gas, crowd control

Chief Medaria Arradondo said agencies will be "working in concert with each other."
Local
April 15, 2021
Witnesses who testified so far in the Derek Chauvin trial include, clockwise from top left: Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo; HCMC Dr. Bradf

Who were the witnesses in the Derek Chauvin trial?

These are the individuals who testified in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd.
Local
April 15, 2021
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11 COVID-19 deaths, 2,736 infections reported in Minnesota

Early signs of slowing growth in the latest COVID-19 pandemic wave raise hopes that vaccination progress is paying off.
April 15, 2021

Minnesota's oldest resident celebrates her 113th birthday

Erna Zahn is Minnesota's oldest resident and among the 10 oldest people in the U.S.
Local
April 15, 2021

Watch: Derek Chauvin tells court he will not testify in his murder trial

Local
April 15, 2021
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St. Paul mayor vetoes council rejection of housing development on vacant lot

Mayor Melvin Carter said St. Paul needs a range of housing to meet its goals for vitality and affordability.
Local
April 15, 2021
A protester wrote “It’s time to put the law and lawmakers on trial” on the boards surrounding City Hall on Wednesday.

Defense expert: Cardiac arrest and drugs caused Floyd's death

Dr. David Fowler said Floyd's manner of death was "undetermined," due to a combination of factors.
Local
April 15, 2021
Brian Ingram of One Restaurant Group, second from left, gets emotional while presenting a check for $17,000 to Chyna Whitaker, second from right, the

Restaurant community supports mother of Daunte Wright's child with check

Two chefs make donations at a Minneapolis church.
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
Police lights, police car, sirens. (Dreamstime/TNS) ORG XMIT: 12192144W

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.

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