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George Floyd's family applauds charges against four fired 2020-06-04 01:29:01And at the area where Floyd was pinned under an officer's knee, flowers and a mural now memorialize him.

Legal developments bring hope that calm is returning 2020-06-04 01:28:36The buses have started again, with plans to restart light-rail service Thursday, even as curfews have been extended until Friday morning.

St. Paul school board to discuss contract with 2020-06-04 01:25:09The district's contract with St. Paul police expires June 30.

500 city employees must take unpaid days off 2020-06-04 01:11:49Wage and salary steps also frozen through 2021.

For mother of Philando Castile, George Floyd's death 2020-06-04 01:11:30"George Floyd was the straw that broke the camel's back," Valerie Castile said.

8:46: A number becomes a potent symbol of 2020-06-04 01:10:22All protest movements have slogans. George Floyd's has a number: 8:46

Man on foot is struck and killed while 2020-06-04 00:54:41The driver, a 21-year-old man from Columbia Heights, stopped and was cooperating, officials said.

George Floyd autopsy report released; he tested positive 2020-06-04 00:52:29The release comes nine days after Floyd's death following police encounter.

6-year-old Duluth boy drowns in Lake Superior 2020-06-03 23:21:46He was found five hours after going missing Wednesday.

Shooting near downtown Minneapolis leaves one dead, another 2020-06-03 23:12:57Police say the shooting followed a dispute.

Minnesota lawmakers and advocates call for end to 2020-06-02 20:28:07

Mother of George Floyd's daughter speaks as thousands 2020-06-02 20:24:50With their daughter by her side, Roxie Washington struggled through emotion to share that Floyd's life was more than his final moments.

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Teen wanted brother, 5, to stop throwing a 2020-06-03 20:15:09A brother, age 17, is suspected of asphyxiating the young child. He is charged with second-degree murder.

Drier May leads to slower-rising Lake Superior 2020-06-03 20:14:00The lake sits more than 10 inches above the long-term average for June 1.

Search underway for 6-year-old boy in Lake Superior 2020-06-03 20:07:33First responders, boats and helicopters were called out to search Lake Superior on Wednesday afternoon.

ACLU of Minnesota files lawsuit claiming police have 2020-06-03 19:44:59ST. PAUL — The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota has filed a class action lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and Minnesota law en

Timberwolves, Lynx join forces with Minneapolis Foundation in 2020-06-03 19:01:12Minnesota Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders and Minnesota Lynx coach and general manager Cheryl Reeve are taking on civic leadership duties as part of

3 other officers to be charged in connection 2020-06-03 18:53:00Three officers to becharged with aiding and abetting murder in the death of George Floyd.

AFSCME makes wage concessions to help Duluth maintain 2020-06-03 18:52:00City workers agree to work 18 days without pay.

Former Wild star Jason Zucker calls out racism, 2020-06-03 18:42:10Jason Zucker forced himself to watch the video of George Floyd dying under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer last week. He felt it was importan

Duluth businesses, organizations denied coverage for COVID-19 insurance 2020-06-03 18:27:23Insurers have deemed coronavirus shutdowns ineligible for business interruption coverage.

Even in COVID-19 lull, St. Louis County builds 2020-06-03 18:10:03Public health worker Joshua Gorham outlines the process, while the state warns of contact-tracing scammers.

With the public locked out, stuffed animals are 2020-06-03 17:45:45The 95-year-old amusement ride must be operated multiple times a day.

University of Minnesota clinical trials finds anti-malaria drug 2020-06-03 17:44:21President Donald Trump claimed to take the drug daily.

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3 more officers charged in George Floyd’s death 2020-06-03 20:27:24MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors charged three more police officers Wednesday in the death of George Floyd and filed a new, tougher charge against

Pentagon-Trump clash breaks open over military and protests 2020-06-03 20:14:00WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s Pentagon chief shot down his idea of using troops to quell protests across the United States We

Obama steps out as nation confronts confluence of 2020-06-03 18:46:33WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama is taking on an increasingly public role as the nation confronts a confluence of historic crises

Minneapolis ends school resource officer program. Will St. 2020-06-03 18:33:10The St. Paul school board will re-evaluate its school resource officer program next week after their Minneapolis counterparts voted Tuesday to break t

Attorney: ‘Making a Murderer’ convict infected with COVID-19 2020-06-03 18:22:07MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin man whose criminal case was featured in Netlfix’s “Making a Murderer” documentary has contr

‘No one to call for help’ — Twin 2020-06-03 18:20:43A week of civil unrest has led some Twin Cities residents near the epicenters of the violence to take steps to protect their homes and neighborhoods.

Former Wild star Jason Zucker calls out racism, 2020-06-03 17:54:18Jason Zucker forced himself to watch the video of George Floyd dying under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer last week. He felt it was importan

Malaria drug fails to prevent COVID-19 in a 2020-06-03 17:08:34A malaria drug President Donald Trump took to try to prevent COVID-19 proved ineffective for that in the first large, high-quality study to test it in

Rosedale Center reopens, Mall of America still closed 2020-06-03 17:03:18The Mall of America remains closed but Rosedale Center reopened with limited hours Tuesday after temporarily shutting down because of riots and lootin

Walker Art Center won’t use Minneapolis police for 2020-06-03 16:54:30The Walker Art Center is cutting ties with the Minneapolis Police Department. It posted a message on social media on Wednesday afternoon stating it wo

Michael Hiltzik: History: After Hoover’s military attacked peaceful 2020-06-03 01:49:23On Monday evening, National Guard units accompanied by other federal law enforcement detachments fired rubber bullets, flash-bang grenades and tear ga

Biden moves closer to formally winning Democratic nomination 2020-06-03 01:14:37Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds more delegates in primary contests Tuesday