Minnesota-born man killed in Ukraine flew into war to help sick partner

Katya Hill tried to talk her brother out of it. She urged Jimmy Hill to postpone his trip to Ukraine as she saw reports of Russian tanks lining up at the border. But he needed to help his longtime partner, who has been suffering from progressive multiple sclerosis.

Homeowner who shot alleged burglar in self defense won't face charges

The Hennepin County Attorney is declining to file charges against the homeowner accused of shooting an intruder last month in Minneapolis who claimed she acted in self-defense.

Report on Minneapolis response to George Floyd protests: 'There was a void'

Tuesday, the Minneapolis City Council received an after-action report on the city's response conducted by an independent firm with deep law enforcement experience that confirmed for many the extent of the city's failure and also pointed to its causes.

Ex-Minneapolis cops found guilty for violating George Floyd's civil rights

A federal trial jury has found the three other Minneapolis police officers guilty for violating George Floyd's civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.

Mom pays teen son $1,800 to stay off social media for 6 years

Lorna Klefsaas of Motley, Minnesota, paid her son, Sivert, to stay off social media, allowing him to escape many of the pressure teenagers face today.

Minneapolis school bus driver shot in head

A school bus driver was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after being shot in the head in Minneapolis.

Amir Locke body camera video: City releases clip of shooting

After more than 36 hours of unanswered questions and increased calls for transparency, the mayor of Minneapolis has released body camera video of the police shooting and killing of an armed man in a downtown apartment Wednesday.

Defendant in federal trial of ex-MPD officers contracts COVID, trial in recess until Monday

One of the defendants in the federal trial of three former MPD officers has tested positive for COVID-19.  So, instead of the prosecution’s 12th witness taking the stand, court was called off until Monday.

Family of 4 freezes to death north of Minnesota border, man charged with smuggling

A man is accused of human smuggling after federal prosecutors say he was waiting to pick Indian nationals walking across Minnesota's border with Canada in subzero temperatures -- including a family of four who died in the freezing temps.

Burglary suspect shoots family's golden retriever, steals silver bars, AR-15

The St. Paul Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a burglary suspect who shot and killed a homeowner’s dog before stealing an AR-15 rifle and over $7,000 worth of silver bars Wednesday.

Mall of America shooting: 2 injured after altercation, mall secure after lockdown

Bloomington Police say an altercation between two men ended in a shooting that injured two people and temporarily locked down the Mall of America Friday evening.

Mom turns in teen for purse snatching that injured 81-year-old woman

Charges have been filed against a man accused of attempting to rob an 81-year-old woman at a St. Paul Walgreens, causing severe head injuries.

Charges: Man fatally shot father, sister at Robbinsdale duplex

Murder charges have been filed against a 47-year-old Minneapolis man accused of shooting and killing his father and his sister at their duplex in Robbinsdale.