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April 18, 2023

Fractured rail found in Minnesota derailment investigation

Federal investigators say BNSF railroad is examining a fractured section of rail in southwest Minnesota that may have contributed to a fiery train derailment last month.

April 17, 2023

Derek Chauvin's murder conviction upheld in Minnesota Court of Appeals

Derek Chauvin's murder conviction has been upheld in the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Chauvin was involved in the 2020 killing of George Floyd that sparked national protests.

April 16, 2023

Minnesota man mauled, killed by four pit bulls in deadly attack

A Minnesota man died, Thursday, after being brutally attacked by his brother's four pit bulls outside of his home in Brooklyn Center.

April 14, 2023

Minneapolis becomes first major US city to allow Muslim calls to prayer at all hours

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Thursday to allow broadcasts of the Muslim call to prayer, also known as adhan or azan, at all times, becoming the first U.S. city to do so.

April 13, 2023

Minneapolis to pay out $8.9M settlement for Chauvin's pre-Floyd conduct

The city of Minneapolis has settled for a combined $8.9 million with two people whom former police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on before George Floyd's 2020 death in custody.

April 11, 2023

Report scolds U of Minnesota for 'genocide' of Natives, calls for tuition, land reparations

An over 500-page report determined that the University of Minnesota's founding regents engaged in "genocide" of Natives for financial gain.

April 7, 2023

Minnesota moose population drops, but remains stable overall

Minnesota's moose population dropped over the past year, though officials note that it has remained relatively consistent with the state's 10-year average population of 3,700.

April 6, 2023

Minnesota AG turns on ally over deal for teens accused of murdering woman in George Floyd-area home invasion

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison criticized Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's handling of Zaria McKeever's murder case in offering plea deals to two teen alleged killers.

April 5, 2023

Pro-life group sues Minneapolis over ordinance against blocking abortion clinic entrances

Pro-Life Action Ministries is suing the city of Minneapolis, claiming an ordinance prohibiting protestors from blocking abortion clinic entrances violates the First Amendment.

April 5, 2023

Minneapolis police union boss barred from employment in 3 counties by Floyd settlement

Ex-Minneapolis police union head Bob Kroll is barred from service in three Twin Cities-area counties for a decade, per a settlement over police treatment of George Floyd protestors.