Dayton Asks For No Charges Against MSP Protesters
Gov. Mark Dayton has asked Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport officials not to press charges against Black Lives Matter protesters who shut down roads leading to the airport.
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Gov. Mark Dayton has asked Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport officials not to press charges against Black Lives Matter protesters who shut down roads leading to the airport.
The St. Paul chapter of Black Lives Matter is planning a demonstration during Red Bull Crashed Ice later in February.
The Facebook page for Black Lives Matter Minneapolis was briefly deactivated Tuesday for violating the social networking site's terms and community standards. The group said that Facebook unpublished their page after they shared posts about a St. Paul officer who, on Facebook, left comments encouraging people to drive into protesters on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
As a St. Paul police officer remains on leave, humans rights activists showed up to speak out against what he did. Black Lives Matters supporters gathered this afternoon to address the offense that the officer admitted to.
A St. Paul police officer accused of urging drivers to run over Black Lives Matter protesters in a Facebook post has apologized for his actions.
A Minnesota police officer has resigned his position with the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police Tuesday after he posted a comment to Facebook encouraging drivers to run over Black Lives Matter protesters.
The St. Paul Police Department has put an officer on leave while it investigates allegations that an officer made a post on Facebook urging drivers to run over protesters who rallied on a bridge Monday against the police killings of two black men.
Dozens of protesters braved the bitter cold for a Martin Luther King Day rally on Monday, briefly shutting down traffic across a bridge that spans the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Paul to highlight the deaths of two black men shot by police last year.
Black Lives Matter protesters from Minneapolis and St. Paul are planning what they call "MLK Justice Rally" on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Civic leaders, activists, artists and others are celebrating, marching and paying homage Monday to Martin Luther King Jr., marking the 30th anniversary of the federal holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader.
Community outreach groups announced a new plan Thursday to highlight what they call a lack of racial equity in Minneapolis.
Around 300 people were expected in downtown St. Paul Saturday to attend a rally for Phillip Quinn. The 30-year-old Quinn was shot and killed by police on Sept. 24. Police were called to his home on Canton Street, but did not say why.
One of the men charged in connection to the shooting that left five Black Lives Matter protesters injured outside Minneapolis' 4th Precinct last year had his bail reduced on Wednesday.
The Minneapolis city council member criticized over posting critics' personal information on social media is not apologizing.
A man was fired from a St. Paul company after allegedly sending a racist comment to Black Lives Matter – Minneapolis over Facebook.
A Minneapolis City Council member accused of posting inappropriate tweets has still not commented on the controversy.
A Minneapolis City Council member is under fire for a series of tweets she posted online after attending the Black Lives Matter protest at the Mall of America this week.
A Minneapolis City Council member says she's receiving threats after some say she tried to publicly shame constituents who disapproved of her involvement with Black Lives Matter.
One of eight people arrested during a flash protest that briefly tangled holiday travel at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport remained in jail Thursday, with the others facing orders to appear in court later.
Activists with the group Black Lives Matter called Wednesday's protest that started at the Mall of America and ended at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport a success.
Gov. Mark Dayton says the moving protest that has led to disruptions at the Mall of America and Minnesota's main airport has created a "very, very dangerous situation."
Protesters with Black Lives Matter gathered briefly in the rotunda at Mall of America before moving outside and boarding the Blue Line Light Rail Train. They then got off at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in an attempt to shut it down.
From Black Lives Matter demonstrating at Mall of America to holiday cards and mistletoe, here's a look at the four stories to know about for Wednesday, Dec. 22.
A request for a temporary restraining order against Black Lives Matter by Mall of America was denied in part and granted in part Tuesday. The mall filed the motion to stop the group from protesting there Wednesday.
We should know more soon on whether or not a Hennepin County judge will grant the Mall of America's request to keep protesters off mall property on Wednesday.
Brian Flores is back for a fourth season as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings.
The final day of the Minnesota boys' AAA state tournament turned into a two-man bout.
Veronica Kingbird-Bratvold was walking through Mears Park with her niece, Dana King-Neadeau, on May 29, when a 30- to 35-foot tree suddenly came crashing down.
Eat Street businesses in south Minneapolis are back open Wednesday after several had to shelter in place during Tuesday's standoff.
Vance Boelter, the man accused of a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges Thursday morning.
Veronica Kingbird-Bratvold was walking through Mears Park with her niece, Dana King-Neadeau, on May 29, when a 30- to 35-foot tree suddenly came crashing down.
Eat Street businesses in south Minneapolis are back open Wednesday after several had to shelter in place during Tuesday's standoff.
Vance Boelter, the man accused of a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges Thursday morning.
Dry conditions have prevented many of the floodwater mosquitoes that typically dominate Minnesota summers from hatching.
Officers with the Third Precinct responded to a reported shooting on the 1900 block of Chicago Avenue around 11 a.m.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
On Saturday, the landscape of the park will become part of the art itself during "Prairie Dreams: A Trail of Quilts." Over 120 quilts will be displayed along a trail through the park.
A man drowned in a northern Minnesota lake Sunday while trying to save a dog, officials said.
A suspect in a car theft shot at law enforcement during a chase and standoff in southern Minnesota Monday morning, authorities said.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
It's been four months since the end of Operation Metro Surge, which took an enormous toll on many Twin Cities residents and businesses. Conor Wight shows us what that looks like as another business owner announces he's closing up shop.
Days after the Department of Justice said it wouldn't seek the death penalty for Vance Boelter, the man accused of attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, it now appears he's poised to plead guilty
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis nearly $700 million in lost wages and business closures, according to an updated assessment city leaders released Wednesday.
U.S. Central Command said Tuesday evening that it conducted "self-defense strikes" on Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter on Monday.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Eat Street businesses in south Minneapolis are back open Wednesday after several had to shelter in place during Tuesday's standoff.
Vance Boelter, the man accused of a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges Thursday morning.
Officers with the Third Precinct responded to a reported shooting on the 1900 block of Chicago Avenue around 11 a.m.
Children under 13 who are considered delinquent, or who have broken a state law, will be redirected to social services.
Vice President JD Vance is now calling on Assistant U.S. Attorney General Colin McDonald to investigate if top Minnesota state officials broke the law in the botched response to the state's fraud crisis.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Brian Flores is back for a fourth season as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings.
The final day of the Minnesota boys' AAA state tournament turned into a two-man bout.
Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Rookie Olivia Miles had 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Kayla McBride added 22 points, and the Minnesota Lynx used a big first half to cruise past the Dallas Wings 100-76 for their eighth straight victory.
The Vikings have a young and inexperienced quarterback and a new quarterback. Both would benefit greatly from as many minicamp reps as possible.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says things will cool down as storms move out of the state.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Thousands of people are still in the dark after last night's storm strike. Most of those outages are in Ramsey County. Reg Chapman is there to pick up our live team coverage.
The metro is bracing for another round of possible severe storms Wednesday evening, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Wednesday has given some Minnesotans just enough time to clean up one storm mess before another one moves in. Adam Duxter shares why one Minneapolis woman is still seeing the silver lining.
The final day of the boys AAA state tournament turned into a two-man bout. Ren Clayton was there.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says things will cool down as storms move out of the state.
A woman says she's lucky to be alive. A 30-foot tall tree came crashing down on her at a park in downtown St. Paul. Only on WCCO, Jason Rantala spoke with her about her road to recovery.
Eat Street businesses are open again after sheltering in place during a standoff Tuesday. A hair salon owner told Frankie McLister they had to hide for an hour.
Thousands of people are still in the dark after last night's storm strike. Most of those outages are in Ramsey County. Reg Chapman is there to pick up our live team coverage.