Federal trial in George Floyd's death: Prosecutors argue 'in custody is in your care'
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Opening statements in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers got underway Monday morning, with one of the prosecutors painting the entire case as hinging on a concept that "in custody is in your care."

Afghan resettlement in Minnesota: Klobuchar, Dayton team up to raise donations

Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Governor Mark Dayton are teaming up with two local organizations to help fundraise and bring in donations for Afghan families resettling in Minnesota.

Federal trial begins for other Minneapolis officers involved in George Floyd's death
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Monday marks the first day in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd?s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.

EXPLAINER: Will Chauvin testify at trial of 3 other cops?

As the federal trial for three former Minneapolis officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights is set to begin Monday, some wonder whether Derek Chauvin – the officer already convicted of Floyd’s murder – will take the stand. Many legal experts say they don’t anticipate that. If he does testify, he could face some hard questions.

Minneapolis, Mayor Frey sued over vaccine mandate

Multiple Minneapolis restaurants have banded together to sue the City of Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey, alleging the recent vaccine requirement mandate overreached authority.

Long live the Jesse Checks: Walz proposes Ventura policy redux

Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history.

Minnesota $175 surplus checks: Walz follows past campaign of former Gov. Ventura
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Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history -- Jesse Checks.

Fulton County DA asks for special grand jury in Trump election probe

The Fulton County prosecutor investigating whether Donald Trump and others committed crimes involving Georgia's 2020 presidential election has asked for a special grand jury to help with the investigation.

Lawmakers call for Sheriff Hutchinson to resign, investigation into preferential treatment

Governor Tim Walz and several Minnesota state lawmakers  calling on Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson to resign after new evidence in his fourth-degree DWI conviction comes to light.

Gov. Walz's budget would send $175 checks to Minnesotans from surplus

Under Walz's proposal, Minnesotans making less than $175K would get $175 payouts. The cost of the payments would be $700 million, less than 10 percent of the surplus.

AG Ellison sues COVID-19 testing companies accused of faking test results

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a lawsuit aimed at companies who deceived patients looking for a COVID-19 test.

Supreme Court allows release of Trump documents to January 6 panel

In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Biden's 1st year in office: A look at administration's accomplishments, stumbles

While COVID-19 aid and infrastructure bills passed, Biden’s social and climate spending plan stalled and the U.S. saw a chaotic end to the war in Afghanistan. Here’s a look at some of the notable events of the president’s first year.

New York AG says Trump's company misled banks, tax officials

The New York attorney general's office late Tuesday told a court that its investigators had uncovered evidence that President Donald Trump's company used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits.