Kim Potter sentencing in Daunte Wright's death: Ex-officer sentenced to 2 years

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter was sentenced Friday morning to two years in prison after a jury found her guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the April 2021 shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.

Judge in Kim Potter case appears emotional after handing down 2 year sentence

The judge in Kim Potter’s sentencing appeared emotional after handing down a two-year sentence to the former police officer, calling it a “mistake that ended tragically.”

Minneapolis school bus driver shot in head

A school bus driver was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after being shot in the head in Minneapolis.

Amir Locke body camera video: City releases clip of shooting

After more than 36 hours of unanswered questions and increased calls for transparency, the mayor of Minneapolis has released body camera video of the police shooting and killing of an armed man in a downtown apartment Wednesday.

Defendant in federal trial of ex-MPD officers contracts COVID, trial in recess until Monday

One of the defendants in the federal trial of three former MPD officers has tested positive for COVID-19.  So, instead of the prosecution’s 12th witness taking the stand, court was called off until Monday.

6 dead in Milwaukee home, victims identified

Six people were found dead in a Milwaukee home in what police are investigating as multiple homicides, investigators said.

Minnesota man dies from COVID-19 after family fought to keep his ventilator on

A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.

Jury seated in federal civil rights trial of 3 ex-Minneapolis officers in George Floyd's death

A complete jury was seated Thursday after one day of jury selection in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.  

WEB OF LIES: Hutchinson case file shows sheriff repeatedly lied after 126 mph drunk-driving crash

Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson repeatedly lied and attempted to conceal key information after he drunkenly crashed his county-owned car at speeds of more than 120 miles an hour in December, newly released case files indicate.

Minneapolis firefighters protect woman, use axe to disable assailant's truck

Charges have been filed against a man accused of ramming his pickup truck into a Minneapolis fire station Thursday night where firefighters were protecting a woman he was following.

Burglary suspect shoots family's golden retriever, steals silver bars, AR-15

The St. Paul Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a burglary suspect who shot and killed a homeowner’s dog before stealing an AR-15 rifle and over $7,000 worth of silver bars Wednesday.

Mom turns in teen for purse snatching that injured 81-year-old woman

Charges have been filed against a man accused of attempting to rob an 81-year-old woman at a St. Paul Walgreens, causing severe head injuries.

58-foot yacht pulled out of frozen Lake Minnetonka

The monumental task of getting the boat off the frozen lake was documented by an observer on YouTube.

Kim Potter trial: Guilty on all charges in Daunte Wright shooting

Kim Potter, a former Brooklyn Center police officer, has been found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright.