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October 24, 2023

Minnesota judge rejects deal that would have avoided jail time for man involved in deadly carjacking

Hennepin County District Judge Michael Burns ruled Monday against a guilty plea that would have spared 20-year-old Husayn Braveheart prison time.

October 23, 2023

Tensions lead to unrest at pro-Palestinian rallies across US cities

Pro-Palestinian rallies in several cities across the U.S. fell into chaos over the weekend as tensions flared over the Israel-Hamas war.

October 6, 2023

US Customs seize giraffe feces at Minnesota airport from woman who wanted to make jewelry with it

On Sept. 29, a woman from Iowa attempted to bring giraffe feces into the U.S. while she was returning from a trip to Kenya. US Customs have since seized and destroyed the fecal matter.

October 5, 2023

String of plea deals from Minneapolis DA outrages families of victims, draws concern from legal experts

A Democratic county attorney in Minneapolis has handed out several plea deals that have outraged families of victims and drawn scrutiny from some legal experts.

October 2, 2023

Minneapolis police officer's OnlyFans account prompts investigation but mayor has 'no issue' with nude photos

The Minneapolis Police Department has launched an investigation into one of its officers after a citizen reportedly recognized the officer from OnlyFans.

September 22, 2023

Minneapolis to transfer city-owned properties to Native tribe for addiction center

Minneapolis officials plan to transfer two city-owned land parcels to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa, Mayor Jacob Frey announced Friday.

September 22, 2023

Minnesota greenlights expansion of Twin Cities-area solar project

Minnesota officials approved plans to expand the Sherco Solar project, a Becker-area, adding a 250-megawatt array to the 460-megawatt array currently being worked on.

September 20, 2023

Minnesota university teaches structural racism is public health crisis, physicians 'must' be antiracist

The University of Minnesota teaches that structural racism is a public health crisis and that physicians have an obligation to be antiracist, according to documents.

September 19, 2023

Minneapolis police staffing level plummets to historic 4-decade low 3 years after George Floyd's death: report

Minneapolis police staffing dipped to a four-decade low last month, as the department struggles with recruitment and retention three years after George Floyd's death.

September 18, 2023

Minnesota man acquitted in St. Paul triple homicide case due to insufficient evidence

A Minnesota man accused of a triple homicide in St. Paul last year has been acquitted by a Ramsey County Judge, delivering a verdict that rested heavily on an alibi defense.