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Latest Videos Fallen MPD officer was "exactly the type of officer that we need more of in the community" Jamal Mitchell's friend Chris Dunker spoke in tribute to the fallen officer at a memorial service June 11, 2024. Mitchell, 36, was fatally shot on May 30 in the city's Whittier neighborhood while providing medical aid to his killer, 35-year-old Mustafa Mohamed, who had been shot by someone earlier. Mohamed was then killed by another officer. 41M ago 08:50

Fallen MPD officer was "exactly the type of officer that we need more of in the community"

Fallen officer Jamal Mitchell was "the hero that the City of Minneapolis needed," friend declares Fellow officer Luke Weatherspoon paid tribute to Mitchell at a memorial service June 11, 2024. Mitchell was killed on May 30 in the city's Whittier neighborhood while providing medical aid to his killer, 35-year-old Mustafa Mohamed, who had been shot by someone earlier. 52M ago 13:29

MPD chief: Jamal Mitchell was "exceptional," but "not the exception" among police officers "Jamal represents the vast majority of police, the vast majority of men and women who live a life of purpose in this very noble job," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said at the memorial for fallen MPD officer Jamal Mitchell. "Why is it that we lose the good ones? It never seems to occur to folks that perhaps the vast majority of folks in this profession are deeply good." 59M ago 13:37

Mayor Jacob Frey: Fallen officer "chose Minneapolis," and "we were so lucky to have him" "He was the epitome of a public servant, and a courageous police officer, and we were so lucky to have him," Frey said. Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis police officer killed in the line of duty late last month in a mass shooting, was honored by thousands at a public memorial service. 1H ago 04:49

Fallen MPD officer's aunt: Jamal Mitchell’s heart said "I care" "No matter what you've been through, Jamal's heart demonstrated, 'I care,'" Denise Raper said. "It demonstrated the deep concern that no matter who you are or what difficulty you might face, I'm here to help you up."Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis police officer killed in the line of duty late last month in a mass shooting, was honored by thousands at a public memorial service. 1H ago 08:09

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Lewis homers to back sharp outing by Paddack as Twins beat Rockies 5-0 Royce Lewis homered in the eighth inning to break open the game, and Chris Paddack bounced back from a rough outing with a sharp performance to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. 7H ago

Artists create Minnesota-shaped Adirondack chairs for Target Field The Minnesota Twins' new "City Connect" uniforms feature a rippled water design, and a project off the field highlights our love of lakes and rivers. 16H ago

PWHL Minnesota select Claire Thompson, Britta Curl in 2024 draft The Professional Women's Hockey League is holding its second-ever draft on Monday night in the Twin Cities. 4H ago

Minnesota Twins unveil 2024 City Connect jerseys, with mixed reviews from fans The Minnesota Twins have a new look. Dubbed "The Ripple Effect," the new uniforms are inspired by the waters of Minnesota. 14H ago

Olympic gymnast Suni Lee reveals eczema journey: "You are not alone" Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee shares her longtime journey with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis. Jun 10

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What are the benefits of a four-day workweek? A survey of 100 CEOs found that nearly a third of them are exploring the idea of a four-day, or four-and-a-half-day, workweek. 13H ago

How did Twin Cities Pride get started? It's one of the nation's largest pride celebrations, but as Andy Otto with Twin Cities Pride explains, it wasn't always that way. Jun 7

Why do men have a lower life expectancy? June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women. Jun 5

Who is responsible for cleaning up roadkill and how do they dispose of it? If you grew up across Minnesota or Wisconsin, there's a good chance you've either had your own encounter with a deer on the road or have a story connected to a friend or family member. Jun 4

What's the best credit card for travel perks? The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save. May 28

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101-year-old World War II vet becomes viral TikTok sensation for role in D-Day invasion A 101-year-old soldier helped win World War II, but more recently he's taken his talents to the internet. Jun 7

Red Lake Nation College holds grand opening event in downtown Minneapolis The first Tribal college and university in a major U.S. city will have its grand opening Thursday in Minneapolis. Jun 7

Father Mike Sullivan's jams and jellies help fund Rogers food shelf Father Mike Sullivan has been pastor of St. Joseph The Worker in Maple Grove for 24 years and making homemade sweet spreads for almost as long. Jun 5

Mothers who lost loved ones to suicide share their story, hope to break stigma Loss of any kind is hard, but losing someone to suicide can be especially complicated, and knowing how to support someone through it can be tough too. Jun 5

Edina pastor reflects during Pride Month: "God did not make a mistake, you are perfect" Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina. Jun 3

Wayzata teens found nonprofit to find solutions to reduce school shootings School safety is top of mind for a group of Wayzata teenagers. So much so, they founded a nonprofit meant to reduce school shootings and gun violence. Jun 2

All Minnesota contestants in Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated All four Minnesota competing in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated. Jun 6

Retired firefighter who received double lung transplant making strides: "I'm getting my life back" A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides. May 29

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Your photos of the northern lights in Minnesota: May 10, 2024 Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades. May 11 27 photos

Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. 23H ago 30 photos

Double rainbow over Minnesota: April 11, 2024 Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday. Apr 12 17 photos

Images from Nicolae Miu's Apple River stabbing trial Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom. Apr 11 74 photos

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Boy dies days after Burnsville shooting A boy is dead after a shooting last week in Burnsville. 2H ago

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara offers remembrance of officer Jamal Mitchell before memorial service Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, who was fatally shot in the line of duty late last month, will be honored with a public memorial service on Tuesday. 6H ago

Hai Hai's Christina Nguyen wins Best Chef in Midwest at 2024 James Beard awards Minnesota's Christina Nguyen won "Best Chef: Midwest" in the 2024 James Beard awards on Monday evening in Chicago. 14H ago

12-year-old Maplewood girl receives award for fighting kitchen fire A metro girl's quick thinking and plan of action didn't go unnoticed by first responders. 14H ago

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1 dead in ATV crash near Mille Lacs Lake A man is dead and a woman is injured after an ATV crash near Mille Lacs Lake. 21H ago

Photos show 148th Fighter Wing training over Duluth alongside Royal Norwegian Air Force The photos depict an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flying in formation with a F-35 Lightning II from Arizona's 62nd Fighter Squadron over various parts of the Duluth area. Jun 10

Freighter that struck object in Lake Superior safely reaches Thunder Bay The ship started taking on water after it struck something underwater in Lake Superior. Jun 9

2 dead after truck strikes SUV that ran stop sign near Spicer, sheriff says Two people are dead following a crash Thursday evening northwest of the Twin Cities. Jun 7

North Dakota man, 75, drowns while fishing in northern Minnesota The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a possible drowning at Starlight Bay Resort on Eighth Crow Wing Lake in Nevis Township shortly before 6 p.m. on May 30. Jun 6

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Nearly 125 years ago, the "New Richmond Cyclone" tore through Wisconsin Wednesday marks the 125th anniversary of the "New Richmond Cyclone" of 1899, which, to this day, remains the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history. Jun 7

Wisconsin Democrats hope for more legislative power with new district maps Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years. Jun 4

100-year-old Bloomington man returns to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day A group of World War II veterans flew out of Wisconsin this week on their way Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. May 31

Journalism groups sue for names, birthdates and disciplinary records for every Wisconsin police officer Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state. May 30

Unions argue for overturning Wisconsin law that ended nearly all collective bargaining A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control. May 29

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Is Hunter Biden going to prison? What to know about the possible sentence A judge will consider whether Hunter Biden should be put behind bars after a jury convicted him of three felony counts. updated 19M ago

Hunter Biden convicted in federal gun trial With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted. updated 34M ago

Wisconsin Elections Commission, a bipartisan panel, unanimously chooses Democrat as chair The same Democrat who led the Wisconsin Elections Commission during the contested 2020 presidential election will be back in the helm in the swing state this year. 4H ago

Iowa's new immigration law allows local officials to arrest people told to leave US The Iowa law would allow criminal charges to be brought against people who have outstanding deportation orders or who previously have been removed from or denied admission to the U.S. The law is similar to one in Texas, which has been temporarily blocked. 4H ago

Susan Crawford, who represented Planned Parenthood, enters Wisconsin Supreme Court race A liberal judge who previously represented Planned Parenthood in a case related to abortion access has entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Jun 10

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Job vacancies in Minnesota decline by 24.7%, says Department of Employment and Economic Development Results from a recent survey put out by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show that job vacancies have dropped nearly 24.7% over the last year. Jun 7

Downtown Thursdays return to Minneapolis, with big slate of events to follow The windy weather may have affected turnout, but the return of Downtown Thursdays to downtown Minneapolis has given many hope for the energy needed to revitalize the corridor. Jun 6

Minneapolis businesses bearing brunt of summertime construction Orange cones and dust mark much of northeast Minneapolis along East Hennepin Avenue. Jun 6

Fewer than 80 Minnesota e-bike rebate applications went through before system crashed According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users. Jun 6

Launch of Minnesota e-bike rebate applications postponed due to technical issues The planned launch of applications for an e-bike rebate program in Minnesota has been postponed due to a technical snafu. Jun 5

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Hunter Biden convicted in federal gun trial With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted. updated 34M ago

2nd gunman in deadly Mall of America shooting also sentenced to 30-plus years A second man who pleaded guilty to a deadly shooting at the Mall of America in 2022 was sentenced on Monday to more than 30 years in prison. 17H ago

Watch live: Flyover, processional follow memorial service for Jamal Mitchell, fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis police officer killed in the line of duty late last month in a mass shooting, was honored by thousands on Tuesday at a public memorial service. updated 14M ago

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New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. Jun 7

Judge allows North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children to remain enforced A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care. Jun 7

Minnesota cow herd tests positive for bird flu; "Pasteurized dairy products remain safe to consume," says CDC Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said. Jun 6

FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application. Jun 4

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Sheila E., former Prince protégé, "heartbroken" after being turned away at Paisley Park on his birthday Sheila E. said she now wants the museum to return her old drum kit, which she said Prince personally asked to "borrow" to display there. Jun 10

What will the Explore Minnesota Film Office mean for the state's economy? Minnesota's been a popular place to shoot movies and TV shows over the years, but the state may soon become even more of a destination for Hollywood. Jun 9

Minnesota university students give behind-the-scenes look at campus life on "The College Tour" Two Minnesota colleges are the first schools in the state to be featured in a national TV show highlighting life on campus. Jun 7

Pat Sajak takes a final spin on "Wheel of Fortune" Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest. Jun 7

Musicians who worked with Prince to honor his 66th birthday at sold-out concert Friday's concert at the Dakota will feature sounds from Prince's early beginning until the late 2000s — tunes any Prince fan would love to move to. Jun 7

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