Sheriff: Carver County deputy shoots, kills man who held hostage at gunpoint on Mendota Bridge

A Carver County deputy shot and killed a 29-year-old man who was holding a female hostage at gunpoint on the Mendota Bridge early Monday morning, according to the sheriff. The hostage did not suffer any serious injuries.

Federal government denies Walz's request for aid after unrest in Minnesota

The federal government has denied a request from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for funds to help rebuild the Twin Cities after damage caused during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.

Community group calls for Minnesota schools to reopen for fall

Saturday, a group of parents, students, and even some teachers joined a rally at the Minnesota capitol calling for schools to reopen for in-person instruction this fall.

Sen. Smith meets with St. Paul business owners impacted by COVID-19, civil unrest

Senator Tina Smith met with a group of St. Paul business owners, who are working to get back on their feet amid COVID-19 and the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.

BCA submits charging recommendation for protesters who tore down Columbus statue to Ramsey County Attorney

One month after protesters tore down the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has presented their investigative file to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for a charging decision. 

Task force on Minneapolis, St. Paul violence draws from 12 agencies, but adds no visible presence to streets

Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald announced the formation of a new Twin Cities Violent Crime Task Force in response to the spike in gun violence and violent crime across the Twin Cities metro.

Walz asks Trump for federal disaster relief after rioting, $15M estimate so far

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked President Donald Trump for a federal disaster declaration to deal with damage from the late May rioting in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Republican lawmakers ask historical society when Columbus statue will be returned to Minnesota capitol

Republican lawmakers are calling on the Minnesota Historical Society to provide details on when a statue of Columbus that was torn down by protesters last month will be returned to its place on the Minnesota capitol grounds.

Charges: Gun fell out of man's sweatpants and discharged, fatally striking woman outside Trend Bar in St. Paul

A 20-year-old St. Paul, Minnesota man is charged in the shooting death of a woman he was talking to outside the Trend Bar early Wednesday morning after his gun allegedly fell out of his waistband and discharged, striking her in the stomach. 

Business owners recount Twin Cities riots, damage during Senate oversight hearing

A Minnesota Senate oversight committee heard from half a dozen business owners in the Twin Cities Wednesday whose businesses were damaged during the unrest after the death of George Floyd.

St. Paul Saints 2020 pig mascot's name has COVID-19 spin

The St. Paul Saints have chosen their pig for the 2020 season. While the little pork chop will have to wait a bit longer to make its official debut, the Saints organization would like to announce "This Little Piggy Stayed Home" as this year's ball pig.

ATF makes 13 arson arrests since Twin Cities riots, releases new images

It’s been one month since unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul led to the arson of multiple buildings in both cities. While some arrests have been made, authorities are still releasing images of people believed to be involved.