Trump's lawyers hope to distance him away from embracing Jan. 6 rioters on the trail

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have suggested their strategy in his election interference case in Washington involves distancing him from the horde of U.S. Capitol rioters, whom he has embraced on the campaign trail.

Trump's lawyers argue he had good basis to question 2020 election results

A defense motion filed late Monday in federal court in Washington asserts that Trump was not obligated to accept at face value the judgments of government officials who found no widespread fraud in the election.

2004 Minneapolis murder conviction getting new look in court

A man serving a life sentence for a 2004 Minneapolis, flower-shop murder is fighting to have his conviction tossed out, arguing he is innocent.

St. Paul asking woman to remove decades of art from boulevard

A St. Paul woman’s yard has captured the imaginations of neighbors and art lovers for decades, but the city has ordered her to remove just about everything.

?Art installation? causing controversy
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One woman?s ?art installation? in St. Paul is causing controversy after a city inspector ordered her to move the monuments she has been collecting in her yard and on a city boulevard for more than three decades.

Coldest temps in months arrives in Minnesota
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The coldest temperatures since the beginning of the year have arrived in Minnesota, with many resorts celebrating the newfound winter conditions.

Elon Musk visits Israel to meet leaders amid allegations of antisemitism on X

The billionaire has faced accusations from the Anti-Defamation League and others of tolerating antisemitic messages on the social media platform since purchasing it in 2022.

Donald Trump suggests expanded role for military in US. A legacy law gives him few barriers

The front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination has spoken openly about his plans should he win the presidency, including using the military at the border and in cities struggling with violent crime.

Derek Chauvin’s family has received no updates after prison stabbing, attorney says

An attorney for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, said Saturday that Chauvin’s family has been kept in the dark by federal prison officials after he was stabbed in prison.

Prosecutors decry stabbing of ex-officer Derek Chauvin while incarcerated in George Floyd’s killing

Minnesota’s attorney general on Saturday denounced a prison attack on Derek Chauvin, saying the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd should be able to serve his sentence without fear of violence.

MN jewelry maker helps domestic abuse victims
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Minnesota jewelry maker, Meg Smith, hand makes her pieces with care. She also donates a percentage of sales to Women's Advocates, the first domestic violence shelter in the U.S. and is located in St. Paul. If you or someone you know is facing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit the hotline?s website to chat with an expert.

Rep. Dean Phillips won’t seek reelection to Congress

Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips has announced that he won’t be running for reelection to Congress in 2024. 

High school student's donation drive stocks nonprofit's shelves for winter

Over the summer, Benilde-St. Margaret's Junior Isabella Yacoub began volunteering with FOCUS, a St. Paul nonprofit that helps those struggling financially with basic needs like food, clothing, and other essentials.

Following daycare abuse Scott County couple turns to giving back

Crystal and Brendan McNally’s 6-month-old son was found unresponsive at his Shakopee daycare home, but have since turned trauma into healing for others.

Trump and opponents both appeal decision allowing him on Colorado ballot

Both a liberal group that sought to disqualify Donald Trump and the former president himself on Monday night appealed a Colorado judge's ruling that Trump “engaged in insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021 but can stay on the state's ballot.