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July 20, 2023

Derek Chauvin to appeal George Floyd murder conviction to US Supreme Court

Ex-police officer Derek Chauvin will appeal his conviction for the murder of George Floyd to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to his legal team.

July 19, 2023

Minnesota man originally convicted of beheading girlfriend acquitted of murder due to mental illness

A Minnesota man who decapitated his girlfriend in broad daylight was found not guilty by reason of mental illness nearly two months after originally being convicted for her murder.

July 19, 2023

Funeral services set for slain North Dakota police officer who was killed in shooting

The funeral for Fargo Officer Jake Wallin has been set for 10:30 a.m. on July 22, 2023, at Pequot Lakes High School in Minnesota. Wallin was killed in a shooting last Friday.

July 18, 2023

LGBTQ+ group calls for Minnesota mayor to meet its demands or resign following his comments on Pride event

Members of the Rainbowatonna LGBTQ+ group are calling for Minnesota Mayor Tom Kuntz to resign following comments he made regarding a local pride event.

July 17, 2023

Minnesota to delete all Human Services emails over a year old

Minnesota's Department of Human Services plans to delete all emails over one year old beginning next months, unless employees determine the messages contain official government records.

July 17, 2023

Minnesota man pleaded guilty to assaulting transgender woman, sentenced to jail and probation

A 19-year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to brutally attacking a transgender woman in February was sentenced to a year in jail and three years of probation.

July 17, 2023

Minn AG Keith Ellison compares Justice Clarence Thomas to house slave character in blockbuster hit

Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison compared Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the house slave character played by Samuel L. Jackson in "Django Unchained."

July 14, 2023

Judge approves settlement for Minneapolis police reform in wake of George Floyd's killing

Hennepin County Judge Karen Janisch approved a settlement between Minneapolis and the state's Human Rights Department that will go towards enacting police reforms.

July 12, 2023

Army veteran found dead 11 days after her abusive boyfriend released on parole

Matthew Brenneman was released on parole in two domestic abuse cases just 11 days before he was named as a suspect in his girlfriend Danicka Bergeson's death.

July 11, 2023

Man gets over 37 years for fatally shooting Minneapolis girl, 9, on trampoline

D'Pree Shareef Robinson, 20, has been sentenced to over 37 years in prison for killing nine-year-old Trinity Ottoson-Smith during a drive-by shooting.