Kim Potter trial: Ex-Brooklyn Center police chief Tim Gannon testifies

The defense called its first witnesses Thursday in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter, who is accused of shooting and killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop earlier this year. 

Kim Potter trial: Use-of-force expert Seth Stoughton takes the stand

The state called its final witnesses Wednesday including a use-of-force expert in the manslaughter trial of Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer accused of shooting and killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop, but they did not rest their case.

Minneapolis teen takes another bite of Guinness World Record for biggest mouth

For most people, being accused of having a big mouth would be an insult. But for Isaac Johnson, it's a compliment. In fact, he officially has the biggest mouth in the world, for the second time.

Residents voice concerns on crime at meeting in Edina, Minn.
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Edina residents gathered Tuesday night to hear from the city's mayor and police chief about concerns over increased crime in the city.

Kim Potter trial: Police testify on Taser, use of force policies

Prosecutors called more witnesses Tuesday in the trial of Kim Potter as they continue to try to poke holes in the former Brooklyn Center police officer’s claim that she mistook her gun for her Taser when she fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop last year.

Police may have located items from U-Haul stolen from moving Minnesota family

A family in the midst of a move who suffered a shock this week after someone stole their loaded U-Haul in West St. Paul received some good news on Tuesday.

Hennepin County Attorney promises to 'ramp up' prosecution of carjackers

As carjackings and car thefts continue to trouble the Twin Cities, including a recent rash of incidents in the west metro, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office says it is working to ramp up prosecution of carjacking cases.

NHL announces free fan festival for 2022 Winter Classic at Target Field

The NHL revealed the free fan festivities for this year's Winter Classic, which will be played at Target Field in Minneapolis on New Year's Day.

Derek Chauvin guilty plea expected in George Floyd federal case

Derek Chauvin has notified the federal court in Minnesota of a change of plea to charges that he violated George Floyd's constitutional rights. A change of plea hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at the federal courthouse in St. Paul. 

Derek Chauvin guilty plea expected in George Floyd federal case
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Derek Chauvin has notified the federal court in Minnesota of a change of plea to charges that he violated George Floyd's constitutional rights. A change of plea hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at the federal courthouse in St. Paul.

Kim Potter trial: Defense questions medical examiner on marijuana in Daunte Wright's system
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Dr. Lorren Jackson, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner who reviewed Daunte Wright's death, talked about the THC and marijuana in Wright's system, making it clear it had nothing to do with his killing.

Kim Potter trial: BCA agent demonstrates how to use Potter's Taser gun
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Testifying on Kim Potter's weapons and duty belt, Minnesota BCA Senior Special Agent Sam McGinnis demonstrated how Potter would have had to activate her Taser to use it.

Minneapolis shooting: Woman dead in city's 92nd homicide of 2021

A woman is dead and a man is hospitalized with serious injuries after an overnight shooting on the 4400 block of Bryant Avenue in north Minneapolis. This is the city's 92nd homicide of the year.

Snow means grocery shopping, sledding for Minnesotans
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At Kowalski's in south Minneapolis, the first big snowstorm of the season brought a flurry of activity as customers prepared to hunker down for the weekend.

Kim Potter trial: 3rd officer at deadly traffic stop testifies

Three witnesses testified in the Kim Potter trial Friday, including former Brooklyn Center police sergeant Mychal Johnson who was the third police officer at the deadly traffic stop that took Daunte Wright's life.