How Have DOJ Probes Impacted Other Cities' Police Departments?

Other cities have been there before Minneapolis. Newark and Baltimore police shared insight into the DOJ process, and what worked.

The Future Of Police Reform In Minnesota

Christiane Cordero reports from Falcon Heights on the five-year anniversary of Philando Castile's death.

These Laws Went Into Effect In MN July 1

​​​Among the new laws is one that will pay more than $100,000 to Nicholas Peterson.

Many Rural Communities Celebrate Pride For The First Time This Year

For rural LGBTQ+ activists and allies, the goal is to show their small towns are inclusive and open.

Minnesota House Passes Public Safety Deal Without Some DFL Police Accountability Demands

The DFL-controlled House on Tuesday amended the bill to allow “sign and release” warrants for certain low-level offenses.

Gov. Tim Walz's Emergency Powers To End Thursday

"The COVID-19 peacetime emergency allowed us to respond quickly and effectively to the pandemic this past year," Gov. Tim Walz said.

Minnesota Lawmakers To Debate Public Safety Bill

Christiane Cordero reports on the proposed compromise over police reform.

MN Legislature's Compromise On Police Reform Leaves Out Key Proposals

Since the murder of George Floyd last year there has been a major push at the Minnesota State Capitol for police reforms.

Legislative Leaders Say Deal Reached In Special Session

Leaders struck the agreement tonight on the budget to prevent a government shutdown. Police reform is contained in the bill as well.

Minnesota Lawmakers Strike Deals On Most Parts Of The Budget, But More Policing Changes Still Not Sorted

“The world is watching,” Gov. Walz added, underscoring Derek Chauvin’s sentencing for George Floyd’s murder scheduled for Friday.

Minnesota House Passes Transportation Bill

The passage of the bill ensures more than 200 road construction projects can move forward.

Millions Approved For Cohasset Mill Construction

Gov. Tim Walz says one of the first hurdles to bringing new jobs to Minnesota's Iron Range has been crossed.

With 10 Days Left In Special Session, Legislators Still Have Plenty Of Work To Do

And unlike past shutdowns, this one would be more severe because agencies that were allowed to get funding won't be able to.

Property Owners Sue Walz Over Eviction Moratorium As State Lawmakers Agree On ‘Off-Ramp' Plan For Ban

“It’s regrettable and unfortunate but it’s the only option we felt we had,” said Cecil Smith, CEO of the Minnesota Multi-Housing Assoc.

Minneapolis Police's ‘Costly' History Of Misconduct Settlements

Police misconduct allegations have cost taxpayers in Minnesota's largest city tens of millions of dollars in the last decade alone.

Legislature Set To Debate Police Reform During Special Session

It was the April killing of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center that kicked off the latest push for police reform.

Small Minneapolis Event Eyes Sen. Amy Klobuchar To Help Stop Line 3

Opponents of Enbridge’s more than $7 billion project to replace Line 3 say it would add to the growing climate change problem and more.

Legislative Leaders Expect Budget Deal To Get Done During Special Session

Without a budget deal, the state government would shut down, CBS reports.

Brooklyn Center Sets Police Reform Model For State Legislature

The city of Brooklyn Center, where Daunte Wright was killed in April, has already passed some of the reforms some legislators are proposing.

Talking Points: Police Reform At Minnesota Capitol

The Minnesota legislature is continuing to try and arrive at a compromise on police reform but so far, there's no agreement.

‘They're Shoving A Pipe Down Our Throat': Inside Winona LaDuke's Fight Against Line 3

Part of it would run alongside an existing pipeline corridor but some of the route requires carving out a new path.

MN GOP Criticizes Vaccine Incentives, Calls Them 'Free Gifts'

Gov. Tim Walz is set to announce new incentives for Minnesotans who receive the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday.

MnDOT Releases Statewide Pedestrian System Plan

The first of its kind plan aims to improve places where people walk across and along Minnesota highways.

Darnella Frazier, Who Recorded Viral Video Of George Floyd's Death, Speaks On 1st Anniversary

"A year ago, today I witnessed a murder. The victim’s name was George Floyd," Frazier began.

PETA To MN Mayor: Change 'Ham Lake' To 'Yam Lake'

PETA promises to pay for the new signage and to deliver candied yams to the town if Ham Lake makes the change to "Yam Lake."

President Joe Biden To Host George Floyd's Family At White House

The event will mark the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death.

Have Minnesota's Police Reform Efforts Made An Impact?

Some far-reaching changes to policing have been enacted by both the Minnesota legislature and individual communities.

George Floyd Killing Prompts Some States To Limit Or Ban Chokeholds

She couldn't gather enough support to even introduce a police reform bill that included a ban. That changed when George Floyd died.

‘60 Minutes’ Interview Sheds Light On UFO Sightings In Minnesota

The Pentagon finally says UFOs — or unidentified aerial phenomena — are real and may explain what you’ve seen in the skies over Minnesota.

Mayor Frey: Minneapolis Is ‘Seeing A Deep And Collective Push For Change'

Mayor Jacob Frey pushes ahead with a public safety proposal that he says will help keep neighborhoods safe and hold police accountable.

Minnesota Revenue Dept. Still Assessing What Deal For Tax Relief On Jobless Benefits, PPP Means For Tax Returns

The proposal would exempt all forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loans from taxable state income for over 100,000 small businesses.

Despite Obstacles, Legal Pot Bill Seen As Justice Reform Tool

A marijuana legalization bill in the Minnesota Legislature faces an uncertain future, despite winning House approval last week.

Gov. Tim Walz, MN Lawmakers Reach State Budget Agreement

Majority leader Gazelka highlighted the fact that the new budget doesn't raise taxes or pass any measures that are "anti-police."

After Year Of Unrest And Pandemic, Minnesota National Guard Soldiers Now Being Deployed Overseas

About 150 Minnesota National Guard soldiers, based in Hastings and Red Wing, are reporting for duty once again.

Brooklyn Center Passes Police Reform Resolution, In 4-1 Vote

The city council passed this resolution tonight that Mayor Mike Elliott says puts more tools in the public safety toolbox.

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Talks About His Decision To Leave: ‘I Did It Out Of Principle'

More than 200 officers have left the Minneapolis Police Department, or have gone on extended leave, since the murder of George Floyd.

Finishing On Time Becoming More Out Of Reach As End Of Session Nears, Legislative Leaders Say

Given the logistics of what’s involved to assemble bills that both chambers agree on, it will be “very difficult to finish on time.”

Stillwater DOC Employee ‘No Longer Employed' Following On-Camera Clash With Activists

Paul Gorder had previously been placed on investigative leave after “deeply disturbing” actions that happened while he was off duty.

MN House To Vote On Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

H.F. 600 — which imposes a 10 percent sales tax on the sale of marijuana — is expected to pass the Democratically-controlled House.

Community Effort Seeks To Keep BIPOC License Tabs From Expiring

The 20-year-old Black man was pulled over for expired tabs and later shot by now-former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter.