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Minneapolis' mayor, police chief and two city council members faced the media Thursday afternoon to discuss the on-going protests in the city's Fourth Precinct. Thursday is the fifth day of protests over the death of 24-year-old Jamar Clark, who was fatally shot by a Minneapolis Police officer last weekend.
UnitedHealth chopped its 2015 earnings forecast and the nation's largest health insurer has begun to question its future in public insurance exchanges, a key component in the nation's health care overhaul.
The head of the Minneapolis Police Department union spoke out about the demonstrations happening this week at the 4th precinct in North Minneapolis and the ongoing investigations into the incident. Lt. Bob Kroll, with the MPD Federation, talked with Chad Hartman on WCCO NewsRadio 830 on Thursday afternoon.
In 2014 the Minnesota Opera performed "The Magic Flute." It wasn't unusual for the company to perform Mozart's masterpiece, but it was an unusual production. In addition to beautiful singers, a lyrical score and fun costumes, this production added the element of animation
Republicans pushed Thursday for Wisconsin to become the first state in the nation to prohibit transgender public school students from using a bathroom or locker room assigned to the gender with which they identify.
The rain has moved on, but snow is falling. As the rainstorms moved out of the state Wednesday night, temperatures dropped. Minnesotans woke up to temperatures below freezing, with flakes falling up north.
The Minneapolis chapter of the NAACP held a press conference Thursday morning to discuss the shooting of Jamar Clark. Shortly after 11:30 a.m. Thursday, the president of the Minneapolis chapter of the NAACP, Nekima Levy-Pounds, once again outlined the community's demands following Clark's death.
Protesters of the Jamar Clark shooting met with Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges Thursday morning, calling for the release of video and a de-escalation of police presence at a northside precinct which saw an overnight clash between officers and protesters.
Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt says he's willing to negotiate a possible special session for emergency assistance for steelworkers but only if Gov. Mark Dayton makes pledges on major development projects.
The University of Minnesota says it's stepping up security at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for the final two football games.
Minnesota's unemployment rate continues to fall to 3.7 percent even as the state loses more jobs. The Department of Employment and Economic Development reported Thursday that the state lost 1,700 jobs in October.
A Warwick couple is accused in a business robbery and burglary spree. Authorities allege 36-year-olds Billy and Crystal Herman robbed a bar in Buxton and burglarized a convenience store in Grandin on Oct. 30.
A state appeals court says a man accused of killing the owner of a La Crosse camera store and the owner's teenage son was properly convicted.
The Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority announced the addition of a "Legacy Ship." The ship will be made of contemporary metals, stone, concrete and wood and will include theatrical lighting, sounds and smoke effects.
Best Buy shares plunged Thursday after reporting disappointing quarterly sales and a cautious outlook for the key holiday shopping season as it faces price pressures and tougher competition from online stores. The electronics retailer said it expects "near flat" revenue in the fourth quarter — which includes key holiday shopping.
