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February 8, 2022

More states report drop in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

More states are reporting a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations this week, as a surge of the highly transmissible omicron variant shows signs of easing. 

February 7, 2022

Amir Locke police shooting death: Minneapolis Mayor Frey grilled over no-knock search warrant policy

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faced questions from city leaders on Monday over his policies related to the police department’s practice of no-knock warrants, just days after a city cop fatally shot a man during one of the raids, police have said.

February 7, 2022

Minneapolis police trial: George Floyd died because his breathing was restricted, expert testifies

George Floyd’s life could have been spared if Minneapolis police officers had changed his position, and his chances of survival would have "doubled or tripled" if the cops had performed CPR when his heart stopped, according to expert testimony provided Monday. 

February 6, 2022

Minneapolis protest of Amir Locke shooting death draws more than 1,000 marchers: reports

More than 1,000 protesters marched in Minneapolis on Saturday, seeking action following last week’s police "no knock" warrant shooting death of Amir Locke, according to reports.

February 4, 2022

Minnesota suspects charged in school shooting that killed 1 student, injured 2 others

Two Minnesota teens have been charged with multiple counts of second-degree murder in relation to a school shooting on Tuesday that left one student dead and one other injured.

February 3, 2022

Cardiologist piloting plane in Minnesota dies of injuries suffered after small crash

A cardiologist in Minnesota has died of injuries suffered during a plane crash he was piloting. A passenger of the crash remains in stable condition in a hospital.

February 3, 2022

Muslim Army veteran running to unseat Ilhan Omar: 'I was proud to put my life on the line for America'

Army veteran and Somali refugee Shukri Abdirahman is running to unseat Rep. Ilhan Omar to preserve American ideals after fleeing a socialist dictatorship as a child.

February 2, 2022

George Floyd death: Trial of 3 cops delayed by COVID-19 diagnosis

The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights was abruptly suspended Wednesday after one defendant tested positive for COVID-19.

February 2, 2022

John Beargrease 2022 sled dog marathon won by Wisconsin musher

Wisconsin musher Ryan Anderson won his fourth John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon title by a wide margin. Anderson, of Cushing, Wisconsin also won the race in 2011, 2015 and 2017

February 1, 2022

Muslim military veteran hopes to unseat Ilhan Omar, blasts 'Squad' lawmaker for neglecting her district

A Somali-born U.S. Army veteran has joined the Republican field seeking to challenge Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., calling out her support for Black Lives Matter and her lack of attention to the needs of her constituents as violent crime surges in Minneapolis.