St. Thomas professor reflects on historical impact of George Floyd
Dr. Yohuru Williams, a professor of history and the founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, reflects back on the last year after the death of George Floyd. He also talks about this moment in time in a greater historical context, as well as shares advice on how we can all move forward as allies in the fight for racial justice.
Dr. Yohuru Williams, a professor of history and the founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, reflects back on the last year after the death of George Floyd. He also talks about this moment in time in a greater historical context, as well as shares advice on how we can all move forward as allies in the fight for racial justice.
Minneapolis gets state, federal help as violent crime surges
City leaders are asking the state and federal governments to help curb violent crime in Minneapolis.
City leaders are asking the state and federal governments to help curb violent crime in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey discusses safety plans for city
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with FOX 9 Sunday morning to share some of the city's plan to address recent violence.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with FOX 9 Sunday morning to share some of the city's plan to address recent violence.
Shaq helps gift hundreds of new shoes to elementary school students
Soles4Souls partnered with The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Reebok to distribute 500 new pairs of shoes to students at Wesley Lakes Elementary School.
Soles4Souls partnered with The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Reebok to distribute 500 new pairs of shoes to students at Wesley Lakes Elementary School.
Biden to host George Floyd's family at White House
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday the president would mark the anniversary of Floyd's death, but offered no further details on his plans.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday the president would mark the anniversary of Floyd's death, but offered no further details on his plans.
Attorney General takes over prosecution of Kim Potter for Daunte Wright shooting death
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is taking over the prosecution of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter for the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is taking over the prosecution of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter for the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
Appeals court hears case of 3 ex-officers charged in George Floyd's death
The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Thursday on whether to add an additional charge against the three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Thursday on whether to add an additional charge against the three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death.
NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal
The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.
The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.
Obama on UFOs: There are 'records of objects in the skies that we don't know exactly what they are'
Former President Barack Obama said there is plenty of recorded evidence of ‘objects in the skies’ that he says no one knows what they truly are.
Former President Barack Obama said there is plenty of recorded evidence of ‘objects in the skies’ that he says no one knows what they truly are.
Walz sends $75 million in federal aid to summer school
Gov. Tim Walz is putting $75 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding into summer school programs in his first move after the 2021 legislative session ended.
Gov. Tim Walz is putting $75 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding into summer school programs in his first move after the 2021 legislative session ended.
Biden signs memorandum aimed at improving legal services for minorities, low-income Americans
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a presidential memorandum aimed at expanding access to legal representation and the courts for minorities, low-income Americans and others.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a presidential memorandum aimed at expanding access to legal representation and the courts for minorities, low-income Americans and others.
Minneapolis officials announce new community safety model following violent weekend
Minneapolis police and city officials announced a new model for community safety and accountability following a violent weekend in the city.
Minneapolis police and city officials announced a new model for community safety and accountability following a violent weekend in the city.
Walz, top lawmakers strike budget deal; tax breaks included, but no police changes
Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers struck a last-minute deal over the $52 billion state budget Monday, but overtime will be needed to pass it and uncertainty remains over several key issues.
Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers struck a last-minute deal over the $52 billion state budget Monday, but overtime will be needed to pass it and uncertainty remains over several key issues.
Minneapolis mayor announces 4-point plan for community safety
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey shared a new plan for community safety in the city.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey shared a new plan for community safety in the city.
Biden tax returns: President and wife earned $607,336 in 2020, paid 25.9% in taxes
Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, earned $607,336 last year while he was running for president.
Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, earned $607,336 last year while he was running for president.
60% of Americans set to have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Biden says
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
Trump to speak at North Carolina Republican convention in June
Former President Donald Trump will speak at North Carolina’s annual state Republican Party convention next month, party officials announced Monday.
Former President Donald Trump will speak at North Carolina’s annual state Republican Party convention next month, party officials announced Monday.
‘Leave the kayak. We’ll find it. I promise’: Calm kayaker rescues man stranded on Canadian lake
Sally Wallick was recording her day on Okanagan Lake last month when she noticed a man stranded next to his capsized kayak.
Sally Wallick was recording her day on Okanagan Lake last month when she noticed a man stranded next to his capsized kayak.
'Your legacy lives forever': Magic Johnson honors fellow Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant
From one Los Angeles sports legend to another, Magic Johnson paid tribute to his dear friend Kobe Bryant on social media ahead of Bryant's posthumous Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday writing, “I know you're in heaven celebrating this moment.”
From one Los Angeles sports legend to another, Magic Johnson paid tribute to his dear friend Kobe Bryant on social media ahead of Bryant's posthumous Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday writing, “I know you're in heaven celebrating this moment.”
Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.