Howard Thompson
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Judge denies plea change for gunman sentenced in Minneapolis girl's murder
Dpree Shareef Robinson argued he was under the influence of oxycodone when he pled guilty in 2023 to the murder of 9-year-old Trinity Ottoson-Smith. Ottoson-Smith was struck by a stray bullet while jumping on a trampoline in Minneapolis in 2021.
Minnesota's looming budget deficit widens under new forecast despite cuts
The Minnesota budget office is projecting an increasing deficit for the state in its next budget cycle, despite cuts during the previous legislative session.
Pres. Trump rails against Somalis: 'They've destroyed Minnesota'
As a targeted immigration enforcement operation is underway in the Twin Cities, President Trump again took a swing at Minnesota's Somali community during a press event in the Oval Office.
Man rammed ICE vehicle during arrest that sparked St. Paul protest: Indictment
A man accused of ramming an ICE agent's vehicle during an immigration arrest that sparked a large protest last week in St. Paul has now been indicted.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell files to run for Minnesota governor
Mike Lindell, the CEO of Minnesota-based MyPillow, has filed paperwork to run for Minnesota governor.
Trump targeting Somali community: How many Somalis live in Minneapolis?
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the country but what percentage of the city's population do Somalis represent?
Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel announces bid for governor
Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel announced his run for Minnesota governor during a news conference on Monday where he called out fraud cases in the state.
Edina police put out warning after report of shots fired during robbery
Edina police are warning members of the public after a reported robbery that ended with the report of shots fired on Sunday.
Northern MN firefighters rescue deer that fell through ice: Video
A northern Minnesota fire department came to the rescue of a deer that got trapped in icy lake water after falling through thin ice over the weekend.
Gophers defeat Wisconsin to hold Paul Bunyan's Axe for 4th time in 5 years
The Minnesota Gophers once again took down the Wisconsin Badgers in the season finale on Saturday to win Paul Bunyan's Axe for the fourth time over the last five years.