Minnesota

Minnesota State Trooper Charged In Shooting Death of Black Motorist Ricky Cobb

Ryan Londregan faces multiple counts for his alleged involvement in the death during a Minneapolis traffic stop.
01/25/2024

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar To Face Primary Election Rematch In 2024

Don Samuels, who lost last year by a narrow margin, says Omar is vulnerable for her controversial ‘missteps.’ But Omar points to his weaknesses.
11/14/2023

Minnesota DPS Releases Video Footage Of Traffic Stop Shooting Of Unarmed Minneapolis Man Ricky Cobb

Cobb was killed by a state trooper after being pulled over on July 31.
08/03/2023

Biden Calls For Police Reform To Mark The Third Anniversary Of George Floyd’s Death

“I urge Congress to enact meaningful police reform and send it to my desk. I will sign it,” Biden said.
05/25/2023

R. Kelly Will No Longer Face Charges In One Minnesota County, Here’s Why

Prosecutors dismissed the charges against the singer but it wasn’t because he’s innocent, but rather for a different reason.
05/18/2023

Kim Potter, Officer Who Fatally Shot Daunte Wright, Freed After 16 Months

The release is an ‘insult to all Americans who believe in justice,’ says Rev. Al Sharpton.
04/24/2023

Minnesota House Bill Would Create Office of Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls

The first such office in the US could be created if the bill receives approval from the Minnesota State Senate and governor.
02/21/2023

Derek Chauvin’s Attorney Asks The Court To Throw Out George Floyd Murder Conviction

The former officer insists he did not receive a fair trial.
01/19/2023

Professor Sues Minnesota University In Dispute Over Showing Prophet Muhammad Image

The art adjunct says she was wrongly terminated, igniting a debate about academic freedom and religious rights.
01/19/2023

Minnesota Cop Who Fatally Shot Philando Castile Wrongly Denied Teaching License, Court Says

Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted of manslaughter in a deadly traffic stop that was caught on video.
11/30/2022

Minnesota Teenager Yaseen Johnson Shot And Killed Over Balenciaga Sneakers

He was only 17 years old.
11/28/2022