Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially

Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.

Hostages safe, suspect taken into custody after St. Cloud bank standoff

Everyone is safe and a suspect is in custody, police say, after a robbery at a St. Cloud bank turned into an hours-long hostage situation...

State files request for aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin

The state filed a request Friday for an aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted by a jury for the murder of George Floyd.

Racist promposal sparks backlash in Big Lake, Minnesota

Some parents and students in the Big Lake, Minnesota community say the school district's apology following a viral racist prom proposal posted on social media is not enough.  

Chauvin trial juror and Minneapolis coach describes deliberations

Brandon Mitchell, a JV basketball coach at North Minneapolis High School, has been better known as juror 52 over the last month in the trial of Derek Chauvin.

Daunte Wright funeral: Family members mourn, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers eulogy

The funeral service for Daunte Wright will be held Thursday in Minneapolis. Wright was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer during a traffic stop on April 11.

Daunte Wright's funeral to be held April 22 in Minneapolis

Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Daunte Wright, confirmed Wright's funeral will be held next week at a church in Minneapolis.

Paisley Park opens to fans on 5th anniversary of Prince's death

Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota will be holding a special event Wednesday to honor the fifth anniversary of Prince's death.

GOP slams Rep. Waters, accusing her of ‘inciting riot’ and ‘threatening violence’ ahead of Chauvin verdict

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters joined protesters in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Saturday night, where she told them to “stay in the streets,” “get more active” and “more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is found not guilty. Her comments were not met well by some Republicans.

52 booked for probable cause riot after Brooklyn Center protests on Friday

At least 52 people were booked late Friday night into early Saturday morning on probable cause riot charges at the Hennepin County Jail while 136 in total were arrested, as the sixth night of protests turned violent in Brooklyn Center.

Brooklyn Center forms crisis team in wake of protests to Daunte Wright shooting

In the wake of ongoing protests following the police shooting of Daunte Wright, Brooklyn Center city leaders announced the creation of the Brooklyn Center Community Crisis Team to promote peaceful protests and establish connections with community members.

Derek Chauvin trial: Medical expert would rule Floyd's death 'undetermined,' not homicide

The defense called their own medical expert to the witness stand Wednesday to testify in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.

Al Sharpton's National Action Network to cover Daunte Wright's funeral costs

Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton's organization, the National Action Network, will cover the funeral costs for Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer at a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center.

Demonstrators return to Brooklyn Center Police Department for 3rd night

Demonstrators gathered at the Brooklyn Center Police Department for a third straight night Tuesday after the police shooting death of Daunte Wright.

34 arrests made Monday night after protest outside Brooklyn Center Police Department

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department Monday night, flouting the county’s 7 p.m. curfew to demand justice after the police shooting death of a 20-year-old Sunday.

Daunte Wright shooting: Officer grabbed gun instead of taser, bodycam video released

The police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, 20, during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Sunday mistakenly drew her handgun instead of a Taser, according to the police chief.

Kim Potter identified as officer who shot Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center

The police officer who shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center Sunday afternoon was identified as Kim Potter by the Minnesota BCA Monday night. 

Daunte Wright shooting: How does an officer use a gun instead of a Taser?

How does an officer use a gun instead of a Taser? Experts agree this is a real but very rare occurrence that probably happens less than once a year nationwide.