Muslim leaders in Minnesota push to get community vaccinated before Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan begins on Monday and, in Minnesota, there’s been a push to make sure those in the Muslim community who want to be vaccinated, are able to be ahead of the holiday.
Group offers help for people stressed by trauma of Chauvin trial
The trial of Derek Chauvin is weighing heavy on many folks who are looking for ways to deal with the grief and trauma of reliving George Floyd's death.
St. Paul police help residents mark catalytic converters as theft of car parts becomes rampant
As the theft of catalytic converts from vehicles is becoming a bigger problem in the city, St. Paul police are taking steps to dissuade thieves.
Prince Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support after his father's death
Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip’s funeral will take place April 17 at Windsor Castle in a family service that will be closed to the public.
White Bear Lake students walk out after student sent anonymous racist messages
A student at White Bear Lake High School says she recently received racist messages from an anonymous sender online. On Friday, the student, along with many of her classmates, walked out of school in protest.
Charges: Minnesota man posted Snapchat videos of him entering U.S. Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
A third Minnesotan has been arrested in connection to the U.S. Capitol riot that occurred on Jan. 6 while lawmakers were in the process of certifying the electoral votes in the 2020 presidential election.
100-year-old woman dances as Irish police serenade her with celebratory saxophone tune
An Garda Siochana, the national police service for the Republic of Ireland, shared a heartwarming video on April 4 of an officer playing a saxophone while a woman dances to celebrate her 100th birthday.
Italian town selling homes — some fully furnished — for $12,000 with negotiable sale price
Latronico, a quaint town in southern Italy with thermal spas, hiking and mountaintop views, is hoping to give new life to some of its old homes.
US intelligence report paints a grim picture of a post-COVID-19 world
An assessment from the U.S. National Intelligence Council painted a dark picture for a post-COVID-19 world fraught with economic inequality, strained government resources and fanned nationalist sentiments.
Biden signs executive order forming bipartisan commission on Supreme Court reform
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday establishing a bipartisan commission to examine reforming the Supreme Court of the United States.
‘Average’ Atlantic hurricane season will bring more storms, 2021 no exception
After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.
Minnesota native will conduct important Alzheimer’s study during trip to International Space Station
NASA says an astronaut from Minnesota along with two Russian cosmonauts have safely arrived at the International Space Station after an early morning space shuttle launch.
Walz in 'hold pattern' on restrictions as Minnesota heads toward third COVID-19 surge
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is not planning to impose new restrictions as the state heads into a third surge of COVID-19 infections.
Animal Humane Society cares for dog found left in window well with cord around it
The Animal Humane Society is taking care of a dog found in northern Minnesota, that had been left in a window well with a cord strapped around its abdomen.
St. Paul police pledge to nearly double number of female recruits by 2030
St. Paul police are joining a national movement that aims to bring the number of female recruits at police departments to 30 percent by 2030
Play through? South Carolina golfers consult rule book after ball lands squarely on alligator's back
A family golfing in South Carolina had to consult the U.S. Golf Association rule book after their golf ball landed perfectly on the back of a nearby alligator.
Medical examiner says he has certified overdoses for lower fentanyl levels
Chief Hennepin County Medical Examiner Andrew Baker says he has certified overdose deaths for lower levels of fentanyl than what George Floyd had in his system, but says a combination of factors go into the analysis.
‘Shocking imbalance’: WHO says 87% of COVID-19 vaccines have gone to wealthy countries
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
Medical Examiner: Drugs weren't direct cause of death for George Floyd
Hennepin County Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker explains why he didn't list fentanyl as the direct cause of death for George Floyd.
Medical examiner: Neck restraint was more than Floyd could take due to heart conditions
Hennepin County Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker says the neck restraint by law enforcement combined with George Floyd's heart conditions was more than he could take.