Mom pays teen son $1,800 to stay off social media for 6 years

Lorna Klefsaas of Motley, Minnesota, paid her son, Sivert, to stay off social media, allowing him to escape many of the pressure teenagers face today.

Michigan, Minnesota report COVID-19 surge not seen in months

Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.

3 arrested in connection to St. Paul shooting that killed 1, injured 14

Three people were arrested in connection to the bar shooting that left one woman dead and 14 people injured early Sunday morning in downtown St. Paul.

Chauvin to appeal conviction, sentence in Floyd's death

The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd's death intends to appeal his conviction and sentence, saying the judge abused his discretion or erred during several key points in the case, according to documents filed Thursday. 

Minneapolis leaders announce $30,000 reward for information on child shootings

Minneapolis city and community leaders gathered Sunday to announce a $30,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in any of the three recent shootings of children.

Former police officer charged in death of Daunte Wright
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KTVU Legal Analyst Michael Cardoza spoke with Alex Savidge on The Four on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 following the arrest of Kim Potter, the former police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright.

Brooklyn Center police chief, officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright both resign

The Brooklyn Center police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright has resigned, Law Enforcement Labor Services announced Tuesday. Officer Kim Potter has resigned from her position, effective immediately, and submitted her letter to city staff this morning.

Kim Potter identified as officer who shot Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center

The police officer who shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center Sunday afternoon was identified as Kim Potter by the Minnesota BCA Monday night. 

Daunte Wright shooting: How does an officer use a gun instead of a Taser?

How does an officer use a gun instead of a Taser? Experts agree this is a real but very rare occurrence that probably happens less than once a year nationwide.

Jurors in Derek Chauvin trial face tremendous pressure

Jurors at all trials feel pressure. But the weight on jurors in Minneapolis is in a whole different category as they'll be asked whether to assign guilt in the death of a Black man that prompted some of the largest protests in U.S. history.

Opioid dependency was 'driving force' in deadly Buffalo clinic shooting, search warrant application states

A Wright County Sheriff's deputy investigating Gregory Ulrich, the man charged in the deadly Allina Health clinic shooting, believes Ulrich's dependency on pain medication was the "driving force" in the incident, according to search warrant applications filed in the case.

Witness describes moments 2 nurses jumped in her car to escape Allina Health clinic shooting

Buffalo, Minnesota resident Tiffany was dropping her mom off at the Allina Health clinic moments after shots were fired Tuesday morning. She said as soon as she pulled up to the front door, two nurses came running and jumped into her car. 

Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd’s family a house, former NBA player Stephen Jackson says

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.

IRS says executors undervalued Prince's estate by 50%

The controversy over the money left behind by Prince when he died is heating up again after IRS calculations showed that executors of the estate undervalued it by about $80 million.

Man shot and killed by Minneapolis police at 36th and Cedar

A man was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire with Minneapolis police near the Holiday gas station at 36th Street and Cedar Avenue Wednesday night, Dec. 30.

Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home

A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears.