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May 18, 2023

Minnesota Democrats call emergency meeting after convention melee

Minnesota Democrats have called an emergency meeting to discuss safeguards that may prevent violence similar to that seen at last weekend's convention in Minneapolis from reocurring.

May 18, 2023

Minnesota man charged with stealing ruby red 'Wizard of Oz' slippers worn by Judy Garland

A Minnesota man is charged with stealing a pair of the famous ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" nearly two decades after they were swiped from a museum.

May 18, 2023

Vocal bystander of George Floyd's murder sues city alleging assault, emotional distress

Donald Williams, a man who witnessed the murder of George Floyd, is suing the city of Minneapolis. Williams is alleging he was assaulted and suffered emotional distress.

May 18, 2023

Midwestern states offer suicide prevention training to clergy as farmer’s continue to struggle with depression

Midwestern states such as South Dakota and Minnesota are offering suicide prevention training for clergy. This comes as farmers in the area continue to struggle with mental health.

May 18, 2023

Minneapolis City Council candidate says he doesn't condone violence days after chaos at Democratic convention

Nasri Warsame, a Democratic Minneapolis City Council candidate, says he does not condone violence. This comes after chaos erupted at a Democratic nomination convention in Minneapolis.

May 17, 2023

Derek Chauvin appeals conviction in George Floyd murder to Minnesota Supreme Court

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has appealed his George Floyd murder conviction to the Minneapolis Supreme Court, arguing that he didn't receive a fair trial.

May 17, 2023

Minnesota lawmakers target Amazon, other warehouses with productivity quota regulations

Minnesota is slated to pass a bill giving workers more leverage against employers with productivity quotas, mirroring other states' laws restricting Amazon warehouses' monitoring power.

May 17, 2023

Minnesota gets $60.5M in Juul, Altria youth vaping settlement

Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday announced a $60.5 million settlement with e-cigarette company Juul and tobacco giant Altria.

May 17, 2023

MN man who was building an arsenal of weapons to use against police pleads guilty to possessing machine gun

River Smith, a 21-year-old man from Minnesota, pleaded guilty to possessing a machine gun. Smith told the FBI he was building an arsenal of automatic weapons to use against the police.

May 17, 2023

Minnesota Senate passes sweeping gun control laws, including 'red flag law'

The Minnesota Senate passed two major gun control laws, including the controversial "red flag law," which could temporarily ban someone from possessing firearms.