Armed residents confront COVID-19 testing team in Minnesota

A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.

Family of George Floyd calls for justice following pre-trial hearing for fired officers

Family members of George Floyd called for justice following Friday’s pre-trial motion hearing for the four fired Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to Floyd’s death.

George Floyd's family starting nonprofit foundation in his memory

The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend. 

Minnesota man wanted for deadly hit-and-run arrested attempting to board flight to Turkey

A Minnesota man, wanted for criminal vehicular homicide in connection to a deadly hit-and-run in Minneapolis, was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Control agents at Washington’s Dulles International Airport attempting to board a flight to Turkey on his way to Somalia.

Man charged after Minneapolis officer hit by trash can lid during downtown unrest

A man has been charged after he allegedly threw a 15-pound metal trash can lid at a Minneapolis police officer, striking him in the head during a night of unrest in downtown Minneapolis.

Minnesota reports first COVID-19 death among Sturgis attendees

The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.

Defense wants charges against Chauvin dropped as prosecutors seek longer sentences for officers in Floyd case

Defense attorneys have filed a motion for charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to be dropped as the prosecution argues for longer sentences for all four officers involved in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

16 people facing charges for looting this week in Minneapolis

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has brought charges against 16 people who were allegedly involved in looting in Minneapolis Wednesday night.

132 arrests made during unrest, looting in Minneapolis overnight

One hundred and thirty-two people were arrested during the unrest and looting in Minneapolis overnight, according to officials.

Minneapolis Police: 2 officers injured during Wednesday night unrest, 1 incident caught on video

The Minneapolis Police Department says two of its officers were seriously injured and hospitalized Wednesday night during a night of confusion, unrest, looting and damage downtown.

Wisconsin, Minnesota health departments reaffirm commitment to COVID-19 testing despite revised CDC policies

The states of Wisconsin and Minnesota both reaffirmed their commitment to expansive COVID-19 testing this week as the CDC revised its policies to recommend that fewer people receive tests.

Looters target Minneapolis businesses after homicide suspect takes his own life Wednesday

Groups of people looted multiple stores in downtown Minneapolis. This happened after a homicide suspect took his own life on Nicollet Mall, according to Minneapolis police.

4 Minnesota men indicted in arson of Minneapolis police Third Precinct

Four Minnesota men are now federally indicted in connection to the arson of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, which was damaged during the riots following the death of George Floyd.

Revised Minneapolis Police Department policy requires officers to use lowest level of force necessary

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced an overhaul of the Minneapolis Police Department’s use of force policy Wednesday as part of the city’s attempt to reform the police department following the deadly arrest of George Floyd.

Minnesota to get new COVID-19 saliva testing lab that will double state's testing capacity

The nation’s leading distributor of COVID-19 saliva testing is planning to establish a new saliva testing lab in Minnesota that will more than double the state’s current test processing capacity, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday. 

Court filings: Medical examiner thought George Floyd had 'fatal level' of fentanyl in system

New exhibits filed in the case against the four former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of murdering George Floyd suggest the Hennepin County Medical Examiner thought George Floyd’s fentanyl levels were at a potentially “fatal level”, but his and other medical examiner’s findings showed he died of a combination of factors.

Charges: St. Paul man used COVID-19 relief loan to buy motorcycle, pay golf expenses

A St. Paul man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he lied to obtain a loan intended to help companies struggling due to COVID-19 restrictions and used the money on personal expenses including a new motorcycle.