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2 cops head to trial for aiding George Floyd's killing

Two former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd are heading to trial on state aiding and abetting counts in what will be the third and likely final criminal trial stemming from the Black man's death

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris issues call to action on abortion during Minnesota visit

MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris touched down Saturday in the Twin Cities two weeks before the midterm election to issue a call to action on abortion, imploring an auditorium full of students and state leaders to "pick up the movement" for reproductive rights that started more than five decades…

Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022

2022 NFL schedule: Game-by-game predictions for the Vikings after the bye

We predicted the rest of the Vikings schedule, which sets up really nice for them after the Bills game

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2022

Rudy Gobert stars in Timberwolves debut to help beat Thunder, 115-108

MINNEAPOLIS — When last seen at Target Center, the Timberwolves were losing large leads in the second half in their playoff loss to Memphis.

Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022

University of Minnesota Regents vice chairman apologizes for asking whether Morris campus is 'too diverse'

MINNEAPOLIS — The vice chairman of the board that oversees the University of Minnesota system apologized "unequivocally" for asking whether enrollment at the Morris campus was "too diverse."

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

Best shot blocker in prep basketball? Minnesota recruit Dennis Evans is a swat machine.

MINNEAPOLIS — The college basketball recruiting landscape rocked a bit with Minnesota getting a commitment Monday from 7-foot-1 Dennis Evans, possibly the top shot blocker in all of high school hoops.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

Walz, Jensen clash in first and only TV debate in Minnesota governor's race

MINNEAPOLIS — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and GOP challenger Scott Jensen tore into each other's records and plans for Minnesota during their first and only televised debate Tuesday night.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

Metal detectors added at one Mall of America entrance after gunfire, robbery

MINNEAPOLIS — The Mall of America now is using metal detectors at one of its entrances on a trial basis, a move taken after two incidents of gunfire within the past year, and nearly eight weeks after a man with a rifle allegedly robbed two retailers and forced a lockdown…

Tribune News Service · Oct 18, 2022

Online show host encourages diverse communities to try outdoor adventures — by doing them himself

MINNEAPOLIS — Decades ago, George Plimpton became famous as a "participatory journalist," documenting what it was like to spar with boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, train as a backup quarterback for the Detroit Lions or get in the goal at a preseason game for the Boston Bruins.

Tribune News Service · Oct 18, 2022

Wild fall behind and stay there, dropping to 0-3 in loss to Avalanche

MINNEAPOLIS — The Wild's rut to start the season keeps getting deeper.

Tribune News Service · Oct 18, 2022