Tag: Minneapolis
Critics call Sen. Ron Johnson’s insurrection comments racist
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is being called racist for an interview in which the white Republican said he wasn't worried about the...
Patterns emerge in jury screening for trial in Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS — The first week of jury selection in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death established patterns...
6 chosen for Chauvin trial jury so far; murder charge added
MINNEAPOLIS — A man who said he has a “very negative" impression of Derek Chauvin nevertheless became the sixth juror selected for the former...
Minneapolis bowling alley drone video takes off online
MINNEAPOLIS — A video taken by a camera-equipped drone buzzing through the nooks and crannies of a historic Minneapolis bowling alley has attracted hundreds...
Jury selection resumes as Chauvin faces possible new charge
MINNEAPOLIS — Potential jurors in Derek Chauvin's murder trial return Thursday to continue a selection process moving more quickly than expected. Meanwhile, the former...
EXPLAINER: What is ‘spark-of-life’ testimony in trials?
MADISON, Wis. — Prosecutors trying a white former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd's death plan to use a legal doctrine called “spark of...
$1M for Minneapolis fences, barricades for Floyd death trial
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis and Hennepin County officials will spend at least $1 million to put up fences and other barricades ahead of the trial...
NBA suspends Wolves’ Beasley 12 games for felony gun threat
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley has been suspended for 12 games without pay by the NBA for his recent guilty plea...
Ex-cop appeals murder conviction to Minnesota Supreme Court
MINNEAPOLIS — The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of third-degree murder in the 2017 fatal shooting of an Australian woman who called 911 to...
Twins lay plans to host fans at Target Field despite virus
MINNEAPOLIS — While the Minnesota Twins are working out in Florida, the club back in Minneapolis is laying plans to bring twins back to...