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October 26, 2021

Judge in Derek Chauvin trial will identify jurors who convicted him of George Floyd's murder

The judge who oversaw the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in April of murdering George Floyd, will make public next week the names of 15 jurors and alternates.

October 25, 2021

Ilhan Omar blames 'dysfunctional' police for Minneapolis violent crime spike

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., blamed police for the recent rise in crime in Minneapolis, accusing the city's officers of not fulfilling their oath of office.

October 23, 2021

Minneapolis cop charged in high-speed crash that killed innocent motorist

A Minneapolis police officer has been charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide for a crash in July that killed an innocent motorist while the officer was pursuing a stolen vehicle, a prosecutor announced Friday.

October 22, 2021

Minneapolis push to dismantle police is 'crash test dummy' for far-left activists: Omar challenger

Cicely Davis, a Republican running against Ilhan Omar, said that if a ballot measure passes to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department, activists will push the agenda to other cities.

October 21, 2021

Garland says DOJ 'does not support defunding the police,' asked for $1B increase in funds

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday said the Justice Department “does not support defunding the police” and has asked for a $1 billion funding increase for local departments.

October 21, 2021

T'Wolves' Anthony Edwards implores Rockets to call timeout after getting hot

Minnesota Timberwolves youngster Anthony Edwards could emerge as one of the next big stars in the NBA and on Wednesday, at the start of his sophomore season, he already was making a name for himself.

October 20, 2021

Ilhan Omar says Democrats who won't nix filibuster 'are killing our democracy'

Omar lashed out at her upper chamber counterparts that have stood against progressive calls to nix the filibuster, accusing them of being the death knell of democracy.

October 19, 2021

MN Gov. Tim Walz offering gift cards, $100,000 scholarships to vaccinated students

Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., announced a vaccine incentives program Monday for young Minnesotans aged 12 to 17 that offers hundreds of dollars in gift cards and up to $100,000 in scholarships if they get the jab.

October 19, 2021

AOC, Omar and Bush spent nearly $100K on private security last quarter, despite defund police rhetoric

FEC records show that “Squad” queen Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and other aligned progressives have shelled out serious cash over the third quarter on private security.

October 19, 2021

Above-average weather forecast for East, West to see rain and mountain snow

After a chilly start to the week for most of the eastern U.S., above-average temperatures return by midweek.