Hennepin County's first chief judge of color takes helm at unprecedented time
Barnette takes the helm at an unprecedented moment for Hennepin County
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2nd relative dies from beating allegedly inflicted by mentally ill man with wrench in Maple Grove
There were three victims inside the home when police arrived.
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No snowmobiling part of sentence for Faribault man who badly injured friend on lake
Restitution of more than $10,000 is also ordered by judge but no jail or prison time.
Prosecutors: Agents will probe crimes, not bust protests
Federal prosecutors in Milwaukee and Detroit worked Wednesday to dispel concerns that federal agents headed to their cities will be used to break up protests, insisting that the agents will work side-by-side with local and state investigators to solve violent crimes.
Authorities ID man who died 11 days after being shot in Minneapolis
Authorities on Wednesday identified the man who was shot in Minneapolis in mid-July and died many days later. Diamond Pierre Diante Clay, 33, of Brooklyn…
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Court upholds ruling against former Dassey attorney
A Wisconsin appeals court on Wednesday upheld a ruling that the former attorney for a man whose story was documented in the 2015 Netflix series "Making a Murderer" violated a harassment restraining order against him.
Mask and distancing mandates meet resistance in Minnesota
While state health officials appeal to the public to control the spread of COVID-19, opponents of the governor's emergency orders are finding new ways to ignore or skirt the rules.
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Three new Minneapolis homeless shelters will add 110 beds
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said Tuesday that the housing crisis has never been more clear, prompting an urgent need to use millions from state, county…
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Sen. Scott Jensen says probe ends over his comments questioning COVID-19 deaths
State medical board dismisses two complaints without comment.
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Life in prison for fatal shooting in road rage incident
A suburban Milwaukee man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting a woman in a road rage incident.
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Minneapolis police arrest 6 after pursuit in stolen cars and standoff
Two officers were injured as suspects took off from Mill Ruins Park.
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Majority of U of Minnesota classes will be taught online this fall
About 70% of fall classes will be delivered online, with the rest taught either in person or in a hybrid manner. The school will reopen its dormitories, dining halls and campus spaces under some social distancing restrictions.
Charges: Man fatally shot girlfriend who gave birth at 6 months to 31-ounce girl
A longtime criminal was in court Tuesday on charges that he fatally shot a woman who was six months pregnant with their child but still…
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2 dead after crossover crash on Hwy. 10 in Sherburne County
Four vehicles were in the crash that happened just before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Authorities ID couple killed in New Hope house fire
The Medical Examiner's Office said the fire was accidental.
Drive-thru absentee voting available in Eau Claire
Voters don't have to leave their vehicles to vote in the primary election in Eau Claire.
Eerie quiet surrounds Target Field, downtown Minneapolis for Twins home opener
For a few fans, just being close to the home opener was worth the trip.
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Minneapolis Public Schools plan remote start to school year
Superintendent Ed Graff said district officials want the school year to begin Sept. 8 with what they're calling "distance learning with supports," a model in which instruction and coursework would happen remotely.
YMCA shuts fitness centers in St. Paul, Lino Lakes and Prior Lake
The closures follow the Y's drop in revenue due to COVID-19.
Two Minneapolis officers injured when suspected carjackers flee
Officers treated at hospital; injuries not life threatening
Hennepin County Board again delays vote on making Juneteenth a paid holiday
Commissioners are split over the $2M price tag to make it a paid holiday.
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