Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Prosecution case nears end in ex-cop’s trial in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS — The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd ‘s death enters its third ...

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Minnesota stalemate on gun laws is contrast to broader national momentum

By Stephen Montemayor and Jim Spencer, Star Tribune Minnesota is a notable exception as a resurgence of high-profile ...

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With funding uncertain, Minnesota schools make plans for expanded summer school

By Erin Golden, Star Tribune Minnesota school districts are expanding their reach for summer school this year, hoping ...

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Chauvin’s trial leaves many Black viewers emotionally taxed

For some it’s too much to watch. Others just can’t turn away. The televised trial of Derek Chauvin, ...

News

Minnesota lawmaker proposes secession to border states

MINNEAPOLIS — A Republican Minnesota state representative is proposing legislation that would let Minnesota counties secede from the ...

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Jurors in ex-officer’s high-profile trial face heavy burden

MINNEAPOLIS — One prospective juror’s voice quivered as she told attorneys during jury selection that she feared for ...

News

Minnesota lawmakers in final push before holiday break

Minnesota lawmakers are struggling to find consensus on a trio of proposals that are time sensitive, putting tax ...

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Chauvin trial: Jury selection continues; opening statements draw near

A flurry of key decisions Friday has set a path for Derek Chauvin’s trial to start on time ...

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Judge limits evidence, refuses to move trial in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS — A judge on Friday denied a defense request to delay or move the trial of a ...

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Chauvin jury grows despite $27M settlement to Floyd family

MINNEAPOLIS — Concern appears to be fading that a massive settlement for George Floyd’s family would derail the ...

News

MPCA wants to change some clean water rules. What does that mean?

Minnesota has more than 11,000 lakes, 104,000 miles of rivers and streams and 9 million acres of wetlands ...

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

6 chosen for Chauvin trial jury so far; murder charge added

MINNEAPOLIS  — A man who said he has a “very negative” impression of Derek Chauvin nevertheless became the ...

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Floyd’s cause of death, ex-cop’s force will be keys at trial

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis police officer was swiftly fired and charged with murder after bystander video showed him ...

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Dozens rally before ex-officer put on trial in Floyd’s death

ST. PAUL — Dozens of people gathered in front of the Minnesota governor’s mansion on Saturday to demand ...

News

Tide turns on Minnesota legislative session

The nature of Minnesota’s legislative session has dramatically changed. 

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