Defense wants charges against Chauvin dropped as prosecutors seek longer sentences for officers in Floyd case

Defense attorneys have filed a motion for charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to be dropped as the prosecution argues for longer sentences for all four officers involved in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police: 2 officers injured during Wednesday night unrest, 1 incident caught on video

The Minneapolis Police Department says two of its officers were seriously injured and hospitalized Wednesday night during a night of confusion, unrest, looting and damage downtown.

Looters target Minneapolis businesses after homicide suspect takes his own life Wednesday

Groups of people looted multiple stores in downtown Minneapolis. This happened after a homicide suspect took his own life on Nicollet Mall, according to Minneapolis police.

Minnesota National Guard deployed, curfew set in Minneapolis following downtown looting

Governor Tim Walz has deployed the Minnesota National Guard, including a military police unit, following Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's request in response to the looting of businesses in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday night.

Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19

A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.

Vandal spray paints George Floyd's eyes black at 38th and Chicago mural

A vandal spray painted George Floyd’s mural outside his 38th and Chicago mural Wednesday, prompting bystanders to catch and question him, according to a report.

Fired Minneapolis officer recounts death of George Floyd in interrogation video

One day after the body camera video from former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao was released, his interrogation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has been released as well.

Feds: Men with ties to R. Kelly threatened his accusers

A man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle and two other men are facing federal charges in connection with threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse.

'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.

Body found in wreckage of Minneapolis pawn shop that burned during riots

Authorities say a dead body was located in the wreckage of a pawn shop that burned down during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd. 

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.

22 states now on travel restriction list in NY, NJ, CT

Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin were added to the list of states from which travelers must quarantine when arriving in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Suspect shot to death who attacked deputy had 2 knives, screwdriver after stabbing man over wearing mask

Everything began at the Quality Dairy store, in Windsor Township near Lansing, at 6:47 Tuesday morning. 43-year-old Sean Ernest Ruis, from Grand Ledge walked in, when, a 77-year-old man from Lansing said - put on your mask.