Gov. Walz Authorizes National Guard To Provide Public Safety Assistance In The Twin Cities

Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order Friday authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to provide public safety assistance in St. Paul for the federal civil rights trial of three former police officers charged in George Floyd's death. The governor's office also noted that this order means that National Guard members will be prepared to offer assistance in Minneapolis in the wake of the police killing of Amir Locke.

• Feb 4, 2022

Cass Co. Cabin Fire Results In Arrest

Authorities responded to a cabin fire in Cass County that resulted in an arrest of a man Friday. 

• Feb 4, 2022

'Amir Was All About Changing The World': Family, Attorney Ben Crump Condemn Shooting Death Of Amir Locke

The family of 22-year-old Amir Locke, the Black man fatally shot by Minneapolis police, spoke publicly for the first time Friday, condemning the search warrant which ultimately resulted in their son's death.

• Feb 4, 2022

COVID In Minnesota: 6,617 New Cases, 38 More Deaths

After peaking at nearly 24% last month, the latest reported positivity rate stands at 20%. It's still above the high risk threshold, but has been decreasing since mid-January.

• Feb 4, 2022

Charges Dropped Against Activist Accused Of Harassing Kim Potter Trial Judge

Charges have been dropped against an activist who was accused of harassing the judge in the Kim Potter trial.

• Feb 4, 2022

Sources: Minneapolis Police Would Not Serve Search Warrant Unless It Was 'No-Knock'

Sources tell WCCO-TV that Minneapolis police would not serve the search warrant that ended in the death of Amir Locke unless it was a "no-knock" warrant.

• Feb 4, 2022

Murder Charges Filed Against 2 Teenagers In Shooting Outside Richfield School

Charges have been filed against two teenagers in the shooting death of Jahmari Rice outside a Richfield school on Tuesday.

• Feb 4, 2022

Medical Examiner: Amir Locke Died Of Multiple Gunshot Wounds, Manner Of Death A Homicide

Amir Locke, who was shot by Officer Mark Hanneman in a downtown apartment on Wednesday, died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.

• Feb 4, 2022

How Are The Nighttime Colors Of Buildings Decided?

Friday is Go Red for Women Day, a day to increase awareness of women's heart health. That's why people in Minneapolis will see lots of landmarks, bridges and buildings lit up in red.

• Feb 4, 2022

Minnesota Weather: Flurries In Western MN Could Impact Morning Commute

Following a bitterly cold day in Minnesota Thursday, some snow is still possible early Friday and it could affect the morning commute.

• Feb 4, 2022

Wordle Is Most Popular In Minnesota, Twitter Data Map Shows

Wordle, the daily five-letter word guessing game that's taken the internet by storm, appears to be particularly popular in Minnesota.

• Feb 4, 2022

Amir Locke Shooting: Minneapolis Releases Body Cam Footage Of Deadly Police Encounter

The City of Minneapolis has released body camera footage showing Wednesday's deadly encounter between a police officer and a 22-year-old man inside a downtown apartment.

• Feb 4, 2022

'A Gentle Soul': Lawsuit Says Eden Prairie Teen Now In Coma After Consuming Bottle Of Vodka At Fraternity

The parents of a Minnesota man allege in a lawsuit that he has been unresponsive and requires constant medical care since being forced to drink a bottle of vodka at a fraternity at the University of Missouri.

• Feb 4, 2022

Twin Cities Carjacking Crisis: A Closer Look At The Data

"There isn't a perception to not do this crime because people aren't worried about the consequences when they do," said St. Paul Police Assistant Chief Robert Thomasser.

• Feb 3, 2022

'The Perfect Fit': Minnesota Aurora FC Will Play Home Games At TCO Stadium

Minnesota's pro football team will share its state-of-the-art facility with the state's new women's soccer team.

• Feb 3, 2022

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