Derek Chauvin Trial, April 9 Live Updates: Hennepin Co. Medical Examiner Dr. Baker Takes The Stand

Friday will mark the 10th day of testimony in the Derek Chauvin trial, and the medical examiner who performed the initial autopsy on George Floyd is expected to take the stand. His findings are key to both sides in the case, as the central argument is over Floyd's cause of death: whether it was because of Chauvin's pinning him under his knee for nearly 10 minutes or underlying health conditions and a drug overdose.

• Apr 9, 2021

Driver Arrested After Fleeing Police, Scaling Onto Roof Of Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center

According to police, a driver was pulled over at about 11:30 a.m. near American Boulevard and Chicago Avenue. Officers say he fled on foot.

• Apr 9, 2021

Across Minnesota, Over 23,000 Speeding Citations Issued In Feb, March

Over 23,000 drivers were cited for speeding on Minnesota roads during the months of February and March, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

• Apr 9, 2021

St. Paul Police: 11-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Shot Inside Residence, Suspect Later Turns Self In

St. Paul police say an 11-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound to her leg inside her residence in what police believe to be an accidental shooting.

• Apr 9, 2021

Jonah Westbury Is 3rd Minnesotan Arrested In Jan. 6 US Capitol Attack

The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged a 26-year-old Lindstrom man in connection to the U.S. Capitol attack on Jan. 6.

• Apr 9, 2021

Derek Chauvin Trial, April 8: Lung Expert Counters Defense's Claims That Drugs, Poor Health Killed George Floyd

Medical experts took the stand Thursday in the ninth day of testimony in the Derek Chauvin trial.

• Apr 8, 2021

Mpls. Police Searching For Suspect In 3 Random Stabbings; 1 Fatal

Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in three separate stabbings of three people. Two of the victims were in their 70s, one of whom died.

• Apr 8, 2021

FBI Minneapolis: 2nd Minnesotan Arrested In Connection To Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Attack

FBI Minneapolis officials announced Thursday that a 39-year-old Rochester woman has been arrested in connection to the attack on the U.S. Capitol early this year.

• Apr 8, 2021

Derek Chauvin Trial, April 8 Live Updates: Lung Expert Says Restraint Used Against George Floyd Would Have Killed A Healthy Person

The ninth day of testimony in the Derek Chauvin trial is set for Thursday, and it's possible that the state will begin calling medical experts to testify that George Floyd died of asphyxia under the ex-officer's knee.

• Apr 8, 2021

Teenager Shot On West Broadway Avenue In Minneapolis

Police say a teenager is expected to survive after being shot late Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

• Apr 8, 2021

St. Paul Police: Machete Stabbing Victim Hospitalized

Police in St. Paul say a person was stabbed with a machete Thursday.

• Apr 8, 2021

Derek Chauvin Trial, April 8: Medical Expert Testifies George Floyd Died From Lack Of Oxygen

George Floyd died of a lack of oxygen from being pinned facedown on the pavement with his hands cuffed behind him, a medical expert testified Thursday.

• Apr 8, 2021

Illinois Man Pleads Guilty To Setting Fire In Minneapolis Store Amid Unrest

A 28-year-old Illinois man pleaded guilty Wednesday to setting a fire in a boarded-up Sprint store in Minneapolis during the unrest following the death of George Floyd.

• Apr 8, 2021

Derek Chauvin Trial, April 7: Forensic Scientist Addresses Why She Didn't Initially Test Pills Found In Squad

The defense pushed back hard on key prosecution witnesses, even getting one law enforcement officer to initially say he believed that Floyd can be heard on one of the body cameras saying he consumed too many drugs.

• Apr 7, 2021

Man In Serious Condition After Minneapolis Car Shooting

A man was shot Wednesday evening in his car near the intersection of 25th Avenue South and East 34th Street in the Corcoran neighborhood.

• Apr 7, 2021

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