Widely-shared video altered to make it look like Biden greeted wrong state

It turns out he was, indeed, in Minnesota. The video that was shared had been altered to change the text on a sign and the podium to refer to Tampa, Florida, instead of Minnesota.

Teen who filmed death of George Floyd to receive courage award

The Minneapolis teenager who filmed the police killing of George Floyd is being honored with a prestigious courage award from PEN America, the literary and human rights organization. 

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.

Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond

Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.

Minnesota uses its coronavirus morgue - but not for bodies

Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.

Man charged after corn vendor carrying $138 killed during robbery

According to prosecutors, the suspect and others robbed a Domino's delivery driver the same day -- taking $100, credit cards, a watch, a phone and Domino's food/drinks.

132 arrests made during unrest, looting in Minneapolis overnight

One hundred and thirty-two people were arrested during the unrest and looting in Minneapolis overnight, according to officials.

Kanye West makes Minnesota ballot as third-party presidential candidate

Rapper Kanye West has made Minnesota's November ballot as a third-party presidential candidate, according to the Secretary of State's Office.

Protest organizer charged in toppling of Christopher Columbus statue at Minnesota State Capitol

More than two months after protesters toppled the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has filed charges against the man authorities believe organized the protest. 

University of Minnesota 1st in U.S. to open clinical trial to treat inflammation related to COVID-19

The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19. 

Minnesotans attending Sturgis asked to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days upon return

Minnesota health leaders are asking Minnesotans who will be attending the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days after they return.

Protesters sue Minneapolis over use of pepper spray, tear gas during protests after Floyd's death

A group of protesters is filing a class-action lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis for the use of "unreasonable and excessive shows of force" during peaceful demonstrations in the days following George Floyd's death.

Reward offered for info after dog found abandoned with mouth zip-tied shut in St. Paul

The Humane Society of the United States is offering up to a $5,000 reward after a malnourished dog was found abandoned and tied to a tree with its mouth zip-tied shut in St. Paul.

'I was speechless': Woman who witnessed couple wearing Nazi face masks recounts incident at Walmart

A simple trip to the store for Raphaela Mueller and Ben Ruesch turned into a strange moment on Saturday when they noticed a couple wearing Nazi flag face masks at the Marshall, Minnesota Walmart.

George Floyd wrongful death lawsuit filed against Minneapolis, MPD officers

George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel are announcing a federal civil rights wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday. Crump is announcing the lawsuit at noon with co-counsel Antonio Romanucci.