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Members of the Sikh Coalition gather at the Sikh Satsang of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 17, 2021 to formulate the group's response to the shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis that claimed the lives of four members of the Sikh community. A gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before taking his own life in a late-night attack at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport.

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Federal judge grants restraining order stopping Minnesota law enforcement from arresting, using force against journalists

Naisha Wright, aunt of the deceased Daunte Wright, holds up images depicting X26P Taser and a Glock 17 handgun during a news conference at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Calling police shootings accidental doesn’t equal an escape from liability, court records show

If the former Brooklyn Center police officer did, in fact, intend to pull out her taser instead of her handgun when she shot and killed Daunte Wright Sunday, it would amount to a tragic accident ...

Brooklyn Center leaders under pressure to provide answers after chaotic meetings

Observers say some of that increased scrutiny of the mayor and City Council has been brought on by often chaotic and confusing meetings and news conferences this week, including an emergency council meeting called at the last minute on Thursday night ...

In 11-1 vote, Minneapolis City Council opposes use of tear gas on protesters

On Friday, the Minneapolis City Council voted 11-1 to oppose the use of tear gas and other munitions as part of Minnesota's response to protesters...

Organizations step up to gather supplies in Brooklyn Center as some stores remain closed

As protests continue in Brooklyn Center following Daunte Wright's death, some of the residents are having trouble finding food nearby with so many businesses closed and boarded up after recent looting in the area ...

No curfew in Brooklyn Center; Champlin sets curfew through weekend

Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott announced on Friday he will not issue a curfew for a sixth consecutive night ...

UPDATE: Man who killed 8 at Indianapolis FedEx facility is a former employee

The shooter was identified as 19-year-old Brandon Scott Hole of Indiana, two law enforcement officials briefed on the matter told The Associated Press ...

Authorities confer at the scene where multiple people were shot at the FedEx Ground facility early Friday morning, April 16, 2021, in Indianapolis. A gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before apparently taking his own life in a late-night attack at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport, police said, in the latest in a spate of mass shootings in the United States.

Ticket sales for Twin Cities concerts, sporting events signal a return to normal

On Friday, U.S. Bank Stadium announced that country music star George Strait is set to perform on Nov. 13 ...

Union members under fire for booting National Guard from St. Paul Labor Center

Union members in St. Paul kicked out Minnesota National Guard soldiers who were using the St. Paul Labor Center on West 7th Street as a temporary staging area Wednesday night ...

Minnesota National Guard soldiers start to leave the St. Paul Labor Center, which they had been using as a staging area on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

Hutchinson man charged after officer assaulted, dragged by truck while investigating assault of Menards employee

A criminal complaint states two Hutchinson police officers were called to the Menards on Montreal Street at about 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday for a reported assault. Officers were able to determine Oeltjenbruns was the suspect described by employees ...

6 new COVID-19 deaths, 2,299 new cases, MDH reports

Meanwhile, there have been a total of 3.53 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered in Minnesota, with 1.80 million receiving the Pfizer vaccine, 1.53 million receiving the Moderna vaccine and 192,962 receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, according to MDH ...

Reporter's Notebook: Inside the courtroom as Derek Chauvin invokes Fifth Amendment

The security at the Hennepin County Government Center is striking when you walk up.

In this image from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, and defendant, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin address Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill during motions before the court Thursday, April 15, 2021, in the trial of Chauvin, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. Chauvin told the judge he will not testify on his own behalf.

Vehicle hits, kills man in St. Paul after separate crash

The Minnesota State Patrol reported the man was first involved in a separate, two-vehicle crash in the area...

1st of multiple closures for I-94 in the north metro starts this weekend

Ready or not, here come more weekend closures. For the next several weeks, we'll see back-to-back weekend closures along Interstate 94 in the north metro...

No dispersal orders given on 5th night of protests in Brooklyn Center

Protesters gathered for a fifth night at the Brooklyn Center Police Department to call for just in the shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright ...

Video shows Hutchinson police officer hanging on to truck as suspect attempts to flee from traffic stop

A video posted to social media shows a squad car ramming the suspect's pickup in a parking lot while the officer appears to have his arm stuck in the window of the vehicle ...

Closing arguments set to begin Monday as both sides rest cases in Chauvin trial

Thursday morning, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin invoked his Fifth Amendment rights, preventing him from taking the witness stand to testify...

Parents of Daunte Wright call for accountability after killing of their son

The parents of Daunte Wright said they felt anger and sadness, as the officer accused of killing their son made her first court appearance. Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter is charged with second-degree manslaughter. She faced a judge in Hennepin County Thursday afternoon ...

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Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Federal judge grants restraining order stopping Minnesota law enforcement from arresting, using force against journalists

Calling police shootings accidental doesn’t equal an escape from liability, court records show

Calling police shootings accidental doesn’t equal an escape from liability, court records show

Brooklyn Center leaders under pressure to provide answers after chaotic meetings

In 11-1 vote, Minneapolis City Council opposes use of tear gas on protesters

Organizations step up to gather supplies in Brooklyn Center as some stores remain closed

No curfew in Brooklyn Center; Champlin sets curfew through weekend

UPDATE: Man who killed 8 at Indianapolis FedEx facility is a former employee

Ticket sales for Twin Cities concerts, sporting events signal a return to normal

Union members under fire for booting National Guard from St. Paul Labor Center

Hutchinson man charged after officer assaulted, dragged by truck while investigating assault of Menards employee

6 new COVID-19 deaths, 2,299 new cases, MDH reports

Reporter's Notebook: Inside the courtroom as Derek Chauvin invokes Fifth Amendment

Vehicle hits, kills man in St. Paul after separate crash

1st of multiple closures for I-94 in the north metro starts this weekend

No dispersal orders given on 5th night of protests in Brooklyn Center

Video shows Hutchinson police officer hanging on to truck as suspect attempts to flee from traffic stop

Closing arguments set to begin Monday as both sides rest cases in Chauvin trial

Parents of Daunte Wright call for accountability after killing of their son

Communication breakdown during past unrest prompts changes in St. Paul

Brooklyn Center, Champlin declare curfews Thursday night

Operation Safety Net ramps up as local officials, organizations call for its curtailment

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Snow, heavy rain, hail, tornado warnings in Minnesota

A peek inside Como Harbor

INTERVIEW: Daunte Wright's parents speak out following his death

INTERVIEW: Minnesota Zoo welcomes this year's Farm Babies

INTERVIEW: Fans set to return to Target Field for Thursday's home opener

MDH briefing: Health officials provide update on status of vaccine rollout, spread of virus variants