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A wrong-way crash Saturday night on Interstate 35W left this deadly scene.

Four killed in wrong-way crash on I-35W in south metro

Dispatch audio revealed that the vehicle traveled south in northbound lanes for at least 7 miles.
West Metro
10:07am
George Floyd's aunt Angela Harrelson of Minneapolis, left, and his uncle Selwyn Jones of Gettysburg, S.D., spoke at a news conference outside the Henn

Change of venue possible in George Floyd case, judge warns

The Hennepin County judge presiding over the four officers' cases warned that public officials speaking out about the case are pushing it toward a change of venue if they continue to do so.
West Metro
5:20am
Tanner Johnson, 11, set off fireworks in his Excelsior driveway on July 4, 2019.

Fireworks won't soar over Lake Minnetonka at Excelsior this year

Viral pandemic interrupts more than a century of lakeside celebrations.
West Metro
June 27
Derek Chauvin, from left, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder of George Floyd, who died after b

In trial over George Floyd's killing, both defense, prosecution face unique challenges

With four former officers charged and the killing recorded on video, some attorneys say "the blue wall of silence" could be broken.
West Metro
June 26
Derek Chauvin, from left, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao.

Judge denies audiovisual coverage of hearings for former officers charged in George Floyd killing

A Hennepin County judge on Friday rejected an unusual request to allow cameras in the courtroom filed by attorneys representing four former Minneapolis officers charged…
West Metro
June 25

Former Minneapolis youth basketball coach charged in second sexual assault on child

Former grade-school teacher is accused of assaulting a second boy.
West Metro
June 24

Man shot to death outside Crystal bar is ID'd

Authorities on Wednesday identified the man who was fatally shot this week outside a Crystal bar one day before another shooting wounded three people.Also Wednesday,…
West Metro
June 24
Rory Amsler, left, and Trevor Amsler

Charges: Minneapolis brothers destroyed property inside Third Precinct

One brother also allegedly recorded video while they were inside the police station.
West Metro
June 23
A security guard earlier this year let an employee into the downtown Minneapolis Public Library, where patrons have had no access since the March 17 p

Hennepin County board declares racism public health crisis

Full board also voted to keep nine of 41 libraries closed until 2021.
West Metro
June 23

3 hurt in shooting outside Crystal bar where man was killed Sunday

Three men were shot and injured Monday night outside the same bar and restaurant in Crystal where another man was fatally shot the previous night.In…
Coronavirus
June 23
U.S. Bank Stadium typically hosts hundreds of gatherings a year from small business meetings and receptions to high school sporting events and convent

Virus closes U.S. Bank Stadium for '20 except for maybe Vikings

As of today, the four-year-old stadium has nothing but football on the schedule. Even if the NFL season goes ahead, it's unlikely to include stadiums full of fans.
South Metro
June 23
The Fried family: Parents Gena and Michael; children Alaura and Tyler. Credit: Submitted photo

Mom mourns son lost in wrong-way I-35W crash, stays strong for daughter

Wrong-way crash on I-35W in Richfield left 25-year-old in coma and killed three others.
West Metro
June 22
Scott F. Fortier

Sex abuse lawsuit filed against Minn. horse riding camp

Scott Fortier is serving a 25-year prison sentence.
West Metro
June 22

Man shot several times outside Crystal bar and restaurant dies

A man who was shot several times Sunday morning outside a bar and restaurant in Crystal has died.Officers found a 27-year-old man lying in the…
West Metro
June 22

17-year-old fatally shot in north Minneapolis

A 17-year-old male was found suffering from a fatal gunshot wound Sunday night in north Minneapolis, police said. Officers received a report around 8 p.m.…
West Metro
June 20

Fergus Falls man dies in motorcycle crash

A 45-year-old Fergus Falls man died Friday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 94 in Wilkin County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.The man,…
West Metro
June 19
Kenna Cottman performed with Voice of Culture Drum and Dance at the Juneteenth Community Festival and Rally for Justice in north Minneapolis on Friday

Juneteenth brings celebration, reflection as Walz calls for state holiday

Kicking off events in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed Friday as Juneteenth Freedom Day and called on the Legislature to make June 19 a state holiday to mark the end of slavery in the United States.
West Metro
June 19
In 2017, Michelle Kennedy grabbed a pack of cigarettes behind the counter for a customer at Vernon BP gas station in Edina.

Tobacco company, convenience stores sue Edina over tobacco ban

Plaintiffs call city's ordinance "one of the most draconian" in the U.S.
West Metro
June 19

Rochester man, Andover woman charged with arson following Floyd protests

Anonymous source sent videos allegedly showing him committing crimes.
West Metro
June 18
Bloomington police are looking for these two suspects in the shooting of a restaurant owner.

Bloomington police release photos of suspects in shooting of restaurant owner

Police are looking for two perpetrators in this "senseless crime."
West Metro
June 17

Driver making U-turn killed in Carver County crash

The crash occurred Tuesday evening on Hwy. 5 at Park Drive in Victoria.
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  3. In trial over George Floyd's killing, both defense, prosecution face unique challenges
  4. Judge denies audiovisual coverage of hearings for former officers charged in George Floyd killing
  5. Hennepin County board declares racism public health crisis

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