George Floyd family attorney releases statement thanking protesters, calling for justice and peace

The attorney representing the family of George Floyd released a statement Thursday morning thanking the protesters seeking justice in Floyd’s death, calling for peace and asking for prayers and support for his family.

Fires set, businesses looted and 1 man killed as George Floyd protests turn violent in Minneapolis

Police say they have responded to multiple reports of fires and lootings at businesses in the area of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct as protests over the death of George Floyd turn violent.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey asking for Minnesota National Guard assistance with protest response

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is asking the governor to deploy the Minnesota National Guard to help with the response to the George Floyd protests, according to an official with the mayor's office.

‘Please, please I can’t breathe’: Man dies after being detained by Minneapolis police, FBI investigating

An unarmed black man died Monday night after pleading with Minneapolis police officers that he could not breathe while he was being detained. The man has been identified as 46-year-old George Floyd.

Minnesota's youngest COVID-19 patient is 4 weeks old, in hospital

The youngest COVID-19 patient in Minnesota is a four-week-old infant who is among the 177 people hospitalized with coronavirus as of Tuesday, April 14, according to the latest statewide update from the Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota's COVID-19 patients range in age from four weeks to 104 years.

Former Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson dies in car crash in Alabama

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a car crash in Alabama Sunday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother has coronavirus, in coma

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns announced on social media late Tuesday night his mother has contracted the coronavirus.

Minnesota governor classifies food distribution workers as emergency workers amid COVID-19 outbreak

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has classified food distribution workers including store clerks, stockers and others as Tier 2 Emergency workers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Grocers Association. 

TSA apologizes to Native American woman 'humiliated' during security screening

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has apologized to a Native American woman who was recently “humiliated” by an agent’s offensive treatment while passing through a security screening at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Woman dragged 75 yards by car in St. Paul after thief snatches purse

A woman is expected to recover after she was dragged 75 yards after police say someone snatched her purse and took off in a car.

Restaurant's 'Labor Inducer' burger is attracting an 'influx of pregnant women'

The owners of a restaurant in Minnesota claim they’ve been seeing an “influx of pregnant women” ever since news of their alleged “Labor Inducer” burger started making headlines across the state.

Minnesota student's questionable school lunch post goes viral: 'Sad excuse for a meal'

A Minnesota student’s Facebook post has gone viral after she shared an alarming image of a meal one school attempted to pass off as a suitable lunch - prompting officials to issue what many called a “condescending” apology.

Police: Laws still apply, even when drinking Claws

A Wisconsin police department wants to remind its residents that laws do, in fact, apply to drinkers of hard seltzer.

Boy thrown at Mall of America now out of intensive care

The five-year-old boy, who was thrown from the third floor of the Mall of America, is no longer in intensive care, according to an update from the family.