Jurors will return to the courtroom Monday to hear closing arguments before heading into sequestered deliberations in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
MorePolice officer who killed Daunte Wright will be charged with second-degree manslaughter
Protests took place in several cities on Tuesday evening following the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, who was killed on April 11 during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
MoreOutbreak of COVID-19 cases linked to wrestling tournament prompts warning to schools, public
After identifying an outbreak of COVID-19 cases associated with a Minnesota youth wrestling tournament held in South Dakota, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) have alerted schools around the state to watch for potential cases and to double down on masking, social distancing and other prevention measures.
MoreMedical examiner who performed George Floyd’s autopsy testifies that the police caused his death
Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker testified on Friday as the second week of the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin comes to a close.
MoreMedical experts say George Floyd died of lack of oxygen caused by restraint during Chauvin trial
During Thursday’s proceedings of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, three medical experts testified about the circumstances surrounding George Floyd’s homicide.
MoreOn Wednesday, Special Agent James Reyerson testified that Chauvin kept his weight on George Floyd’s neck for minutes after Floyd was no longer talking or moving.
MoreThe Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced the launch of a new podcast series, “Stories from the Field,” aimed at addressing the evolving opioid epidemic.
MoreRecent changes to the Affordable Care Act made through the American Rescue Plan mean more Minnesotans will be able to access tax credits through MNsure.
MoreVeteran police lieutenant testifies on fifth day of Chauvin murder trial, calling his knee restraint ‘totally unnecessary’
Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The trial resumes on Monday.
MoreThe fourth day of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial resumed on Thursday with more testimonies, including an emotional testimony from George Floyd’s former girlfriend, Courteney Ross, on the couple’s past struggles with drug addiction.
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