The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin five years ago sparked outrage in the Twin Cities and around the world. A widely circulated video, which drew nearly universal condemnation, showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for … Continued
The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis five years ago led to action at the Capitol in St. Paul. There were changes to what training officers receive, when they can use deadly force and the board that licenses officers in … Continued
This Memorial Day weekend and as summer driving ramps up, law enforcement is urging drivers to stay alert during what’s known as the “100 deadliest days” — the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day when crash rates spike. Sgt. … Continued
Matt Wallner may be tearing up Triple-A pitching, but don’t expect the Twins to tear up their carefully constructed plans for his rehab schedule to bring him back any sooner. Wallner, who has been on the injured list with a … Continued
Rather than cancel contracts with police departments, some local governments have expanded street outreach through nonprofit partners or looked to other preventative efforts that work parallel to, if not hand in hand with law enforcement. Metro Transit: Since 2023, the … Continued
It took a little something from everyone on Saturday. There was Ty France, Friday night’s hero, driving in a pair of runs to pull the Twins within a run after Harrison Bader had homered earlier in the fifth inning. There … Continued