Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to federal charges alleging he violated teen's civil rights

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges alleging he violated a teenager’s civil rights in a separate case that involved a similar restraint to the one he used on George Floyd.

COVID-triggered ADEM disorder leaves girl unable to see, speak

A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19

Isanti woman found buried on property of man she was last seen with, arrest made

The body of an Isanti woman was found slightly buried on the farm property of the man she was last seen with at the bars the night she went missing, according to search warrants that were unsealed Tuesday. That man has now been arrested in connection with her death.  

Lakeville school district sued over 'Black Lives Matter' posters

A group of Lakeville families have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the school district alleging officials allowed "Black Lives Matter" posters in schools, but did not allow "All Lives Matter" posters. 

3 killed in Victoria, Minnesota plane crash

Three people died Saturday when a plane came crashing to the ground in Victoria, Minnesota, the NTSB confirms.

Shakopee murder charges: Man beheaded girlfriend, dumped body in intersection

A man was charged with murder Friday for allegedly beheading his girlfriend and dumping her body in the street in Shakopee, Minnesota earlier this week. 

Minnesota will offer $100 for new COVID-19 vaccinations

Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.

Search warrant: Woman killed in Shakopee was beheaded, suspect in custody

Police have identified the woman who was reportedly beheaded in Shakopee, Minnesota Wednesday as 55-year-old America Mafalda Thayer. A suspect is in custody in connection with her death. 

YouTuber charged with assaulting woman in Minnesota

A YouTube influencer who records video confrontations with public officials was charged Tuesday with assaulting a woman police had been assisting during a mental health call.  

Minneapolis City Council committee moves forward with amendment to replace police department

After approval from the committee, the amendment to replace the Minneapolis Police Department will now go to the city council for a vote. If approved, the charter change would be added to the ballot in November.

Charges: St. Paul man's body found dismembered in buckets, tote in Lake Superior

A St. Paul, Minnesota man's dismembered body was found in a tote and a bucket in Lake Superior over the weekend, according to charges filed last week. 

Minnesota TSA employee facing charges after taking photos of female travelers

A Transportation Security Administration employee at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is facing charges after taking photos of female travelers.

Giant goldfish turn up in Minnesota waterways

Officials in Minnesota said they’re finding more giant goldfish in waterways, prompting a plea to citizens to stop illegally dumping their unwanted fish into ponds and lakes.

Darnella Frazier says uncle was driver killed in MPD squad car crash

Darnella Frazier, the teenager who filmed George Floyd's murder, says her uncle was the driver who was struck and killed by a Minneapolis police squad car that was pursuing an armed robbery suspect Tuesday morning.

Derek Chauvin's prison experience could look different

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.