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February 6, 2021

Prosecutors want all 4 officers charged with third-degree murder in death of George Floyd

Prosecutors want to charge all four police officers at the scene of George Floyd’s death with third-degree murder, according to a report Friday.

February 6, 2021

Parts of US brace for winter storms bringing more snow, bitter cold

More winter storms are set to slam parts of the United States this weekend, ushering in an arctic blast that forecasts predict will send temperatures plunging.

February 4, 2021

Ahead of George Floyd trial, Minnesota officials clash over security measures

Minnesota officials are struggling to settle who will pay for security during the upcoming murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. 

February 2, 2021

Minneapolis police to face stricter bodycam rules under new city policy

Minneapolis police officers will be barred from turning off their bodycams during service calls and will have to turn them on earlier than current protocol in a new policy set to take effect Thursday, authorities said this week.

January 31, 2021

Al Franken sighting sparks 2021 NYC mayoral run speculation

The star of SNL’s "Stuart Smalley" skits didn’t offer his political leanings, or respond to requests for comment.

January 30, 2021

Minnesota police say shooting leaves three dead, including two kids

St. Paul, Minn., police were looking for the suspect in a Saturday afternoon shooting that left three people dead, including two children. 

January 30, 2021

Trio of Minneapolis council members proposes new plan to scrap police department but keep officers

Three Minneapolis City Council members introduced a proposal Thursday that would nix the city's police department and replace it with a new Department of Public Safety, while still keeping officers in the city. 

January 29, 2021

Minnesota Court of Appeals asked to intervene in George Floyd case amid COVID concerns

State prosecutors on Thursday asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals to rejoin the cases against the four ex-Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd after a lower court previously refused their request, court documents show. 

January 26, 2021

Judge rules past arrests, bodycam footage of George Floyd inadmissible at trial

The Minnesota judge overseeing the trials of four former Minneapolis police officers accused in the death of George Floyd has ruled that bodycam footage from a prior arrest will not be admissible.

January 26, 2021

Minnesota launches COVID-19 vaccine lottery for seniors

Senior residents in Minnesota have been given 24 hours to partake in a COVID-19 vaccine lottery, which will involve doling out appointment slots in a randomized process instead of a frenzied first-come, first-serve basis.