State asks to delay George Floyd trial to June, citing COVID-19

Prosecutors in the cases against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd have asked to delay the trial to June 7, 2021, citing COVID-19 concerns. The state's motion is supported by an affidavit from a member of President-elect Joe Biden's Coronavirus Advisory Board.

Sheriff says deputies 'acted professionally' during search at home of man shot by Minneapolis police

The Hennepin County Sheriff says his deputies "acted professionally and politely" as they assisted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in an overnight search of an Eden Prairie home connected to the man killed in an exchange of gunfire with Minneapolis police on Wednesday.

Man shot by police in Minneapolis had previous weapons conviction

The father of a man shot and killed by police in Minneapolis Wednesday night say they have more questions than answers, after watching body camera footage released by police.

Dolal Idd identified as man shot, killed by Minneapolis police

The father of a man shot and killed by Minneapolis police at 36th Street and Cedar Avenue on Wednesday evening came to the scene late Thursday morning, showing those gathered a photo of his son, who he identified as 23-year-old Dolal Idd.

Bodycam video of Minneapolis police shooting at 36th and Cedar released

Minneapolis police have released body camera video that shows what investigators are calling an exchange of gunfire between a man and officers on Wednesday that left the man dead.

Man shot and killed by Minneapolis police at 36th and Cedar

A man was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire with Minneapolis police near the Holiday gas station at 36th Street and Cedar Avenue Wednesday night, Dec. 30.

Chief: Suspect who died in Minneapolis police shooting fired at officers first

The man who died after an exchange of gunfire with Minneapolis Police Wednesday night fired at officers first before he was killed, the Minneapolis Police Chief said in a news conference Wednesday night. 

Officers from Minneapolis police shooting part of community response team

A Minneapolis Police spokesperson said the officers involved in a deadly exchange of gunfire in south Minneapolis Wednesday night were part of a community response team and were officers from the city's third precinct. 

Retiring after 33 years, Sybil McMillan leaves impression on City of Minneapolis archives

Sybil McMillan retires on New Year's Eve after more than 33 years of work maintaining official records for the City of Minneapolis, and the occasion was marked with a photo that shows the mountain of work that spanned her career.

Third Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis to close for 2 years

Minneapolis’s Third Avenue Bridge will close Monday for the next two years, the Department of Transportation announced.

2 members of 'Boogaloo Bois' facing more federal charges

Two members of the anti-government “Boogaloo” movement are facing new federal charges for allegedly attempting to work with the terrorist organization Hamas as part of a plot to overthrow the federal government. 

Minneapolis officer's attorney alleges George Floyd overdosed on fentanyl, says charges should be dropped

In a new filing in the case against a now-fired Minneapolis police officer involved in the killing of George Floyd, the officer’s attorney alleged that Floyd overdosed on fentanyl while resisting arrest and in doing so contributed to his own death, arguing the charges against the officer should be dropped. 

AngelEye gives parents a shareable livestream of baby in NICU

AngelEye cameras allow parents to check-in on their babies 24/7 through secure livestreaming video over a computer, phone or tablet. The app also has a one-way patient update tool that allows doctors and nurses to send vital updates and precious moments through a text, photo or video recording.   

Judge dismisses 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, other charges remain

A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.

Judge orders 1 trial for 4 officers charged in George Floyd's death

A Hennepin County District Court judge has granted a motion to join the cases of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd into one case. 

Minneapolis leaders announce changes to MPD disciplinary process

Minneapolis city leaders announced changes Tuesday to the Minneapolis Police Department’s disciplinary process designed to improve the likelihood that the police chief’s disciplinary decisions are upheld in arbitration. 

MAD DADS leader accused of harassment

For more than 20 years, VJ Smith has been a foot soldier in the battle against violent crime in Minneapolis as leader of the nonprofit group MAD DADS.

Christmas 2020 marks one year since devastating hotel fire in Minneapolis

It's been one year since a devastating fire tore through the Francis Drake Hotel in downtown Minneapolis, displacing 250 people in the process.