Nation Nov 30 Former police officer to testify at trial for Daunte Wright killing says attorney An attorney for the suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright says the former officer will testify at her trial.
Poetry Nov 22 Prominent poet Robert Bly, author of 'Iron John', dies at 94 Bly published his first book of poems, "Silence in the Snowy Fields," in 1962. He won the National Book Award in 1968 for "The Light Around the Body," a book of Vietnam War protest poems. Bly donated the $1,000 prize…
Politics Nov 03 Jacob Frey wins 2nd term as Minneapolis mayor after bitter race More than a dozen candidates ran to be mayor, including many who took issue with the way the Democratic incumbent has handled changes to the police department since one of its officers killed George Floyd last year.
Politics Nov 02 Minneapolis voters reject replacing police with new agency The initiative would have changed the city charter to remove a requirement that the city have a police department with a minimum number of officers. Supporters said a complete overhaul of policing was necessary to stop police violence.
Politics Nov 02 Minneapolis voters decide police department's future after George Floyd Minneapolis voters were also choosing whether to replace the city's unusual “weak mayor, strong council” system with a more conventional distribution of executive and legislative powers that would give the mayor clearer authority.
Nation Oct 21 Former Minneapolis cop gets 57 months in killing of 911 caller Mohamed Noor fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 to report a possible rape happening behind her home. Noor was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison — the maximum allowed for manslaughter after his murder conviction…
Politics Sep 09 Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she had breast cancer and is recovering Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she has been treated for breast cancer that was found in February and the treatment "went well."…
Economy Aug 30 Minnesota court deals yet another setback to pipeline foes The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision by state pollution regulators to issue a water quality certification for Enbridge Energy's Line 3 crude oil pipeline. It's the latest setback for opponents as the project nears completion.
Politics Jul 15 Minnesota governor restricts 'conversion therapy' for minors Minnesota is now one of about 24 states that restrict mental health professionals from seeking to change a person's sexual orientation.
Nation Jun 25 Former police officer Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd's death The punishment handed out Friday fell short of the 30 years that prosecutors had requested.