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Fired officer Lane's attorney seeks dismissal of charges in Floyd's death
Transcripts of body-worn camera footage from the night George Floyd was killed and of an interview with one of the officers at the scene were also filed in court.
What you need to know about Minneapolis chief's plans to reform police department
On Wednesday, Chief Medaria Arradondo revealed the first two steps he plans to take.
The names and faces of St. Paul's deadly year
Homicide claimed 31 people in St. Paul in 2019, the highest number since the record of 34 slayings set in the mid-1990s. The majority of the victims were young men of color who lost their lives to gun violence.
St. Paul police officer cleared in fatal shooting during drug raid
Evidence shows Eugene "Geno" Smith fired a shotgun at the task force officer.
Minnesota builders win a court battle against home sprinkler mandate
Year-old rule mandated installation in houses larger than 4,500 square feet.
Lawyer says ISIL defendant had no ability to build anti-aircraft rockets
Abdirizak Warsame never had the ability to build anti-aircraft rockets, his attorney says.
Minn. Sentencing Guidelines Commission signs off on drug sentencing reform
Proponents say changes create statewide standard and promote treatment.
Plan to redo drug sentencing draws an emotional response
Sentencing Guidelines Commission hears from both sides on proposal to reduce prison time for low-level offenders.
Mpls. man accused of Twitter threats to FBI agents remains jailed
Abdulkadir's attorney argues that no one was specifically threatened.
Son of slain Somali political activist sues money-transfer business
Case alleges that big money-transfer firm helped fund the killers.