Rallies in Twin Cities mark Juneteenth, call for police changes, slavery reparations
In the wake of George Floyd's death, Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating when slaves in Texas first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, took on a stronger meaning on Friday.
Governor: Minnesota Zoo at risk of closing without financial help
The Minnesota Zoo is asking the state Legislature for $6 million to cover attendance losses from the COVID-19-related shutdown and reopen to the public.
Postal workers from Minneapolis branch damaged in fire show support for Black Lives Matter
Dozens of postal workers came together on Sunday, standing in solidarity with the movement to bring justice for George Floyd.
Minnesota men federally charged for throwing Molotov cocktails into Dakota Co. government building
Two men are facing federal charges after throwing Molotov cocktails into a Dakota County government building in the early hours of Friday morning.
Reports of damage to businesses, buildings in cities surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul following protests
While the majority of destruction from violent protests in response to the death of George Floyd happened in Minneapolis and St. Paul, surrounding cities also experienced reports of damage Thursday overnight into Friday.
Minnesota Zoo laying off staff, suspending seasonal hiring in face of COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota Zoo says staff reductions have become necessary due to the current situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced the zoo to close and cancel or postpone many of its programs and events.
Police help ‘embarassed’ man remove handcuffs after couple loses key
An Apple Valley police officer assisted a couple had to call police after losing the key to a pair of handcuffs Wednesday.
With Minnesota Zoo closed, Farm Babies goes virtual
With the Minnesota Zoo temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular springtime event, Farm Babies, is going virtual.
Unlikely friendships forming at Minnesota Zoo amid COVID-19 closure
During the temporary closure of the Minnesota Zoo, some unlikely friendships are forming among the animals.
Police: Untreated mental health symptoms 'likely' played role in Apple Valley shooting
Apple Valley police investigators believe the shooter's untreated struggle with mental health issues may have played a role in Saturday's deadly incident in which he killed two family members and then died by suicide.
Search warrant: Man with suspected mental illness killed mom, brother, dogs before turning gun on himself
A man with a possible mental illness is believed to have shot and killed his brother and his mom as well as the two family dogs before turning the gun on himself at the family’s home in Apple Valley, Minnesota over the weekend, according to a search warrant.
Apparent murder-suicide shooting leaves 3 dead in quiet Apple Valley, Minn. neighborhood
Three people were found dead in a home in Apple Valley, Minnesota on Saturday in what police are calling "acts of family violence."
Popular deacon at Apple Valley church receives emergency stay, avoids deportation
Gladys Mbonifor is happiest singing at her church. Thanks to an emergency stay from a judge, she will get to stay in the United States for now.
Minnesota Zoo sea otter recovering from first-of-its-kind flipper amputation
A sea otter at the Minnesota Zoo is back on exhibit after recovering from what is believed to be the first flipper amputation ever performed on that species.
Minnesota Zoo partnering with Australian zoo to help wildlife affected by wildfires
The Minnesota Zoo is partnering with a zoo in Australia to help the wildlife affected by the wildfires burning there.
Former Lakeville South football coach charged for unauthorized computer access
On Thursday, 45-year-old Tyler Jon Krebs has been charged with one count of unauthorized computer access.
Father pleads guilty for murdering his 13-day-old son in Apple Valley, Minn.
A 33-year-old man pleaded guilty to murdering his 13-day-old son last year in Apple Valley, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office.
Apple Valley, Minn. church shows support for deacon facing deportation
An Apple Valley church is coming together to support one of its deacons who's facing deportation.
6-foot-tall Grinch decoration stolen from Apple Valley yard
A handmade Apple Valley Grinch decoration was taken from an Apple Valley front yard and the owner wants it back.
2 killed in crash involving semi truck in Apple Valley, Minn.
Two men died Friday night after their car was struck by a semi truck in Apple Valley, Minnesota.