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LIVE: Mourners gather for Daunte Wright funeral in Minneapolis

April 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Live coverage of the funeral for Daunte Wright at Shiloh Temple International Ministries in Minneapolis. Wright died April 11 after being shot by a police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: daunte wright, funeral, Minneapolis

Alternate juror supports Chauvin conviction

April 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – An alternate juror at the trial of Derek Chauvin said she agreed with the jury’s decision to convict him in George Floyd’s death. Lisa Christensen said that she saw Chauvin as the leader of officers at the scene and that he brushed off warnings by bystanders that Floyd was in danger. Christensen said she didn’t know if she…

Minnesota assistance program helps struggling renters

"It's going to be a good thing for the state of Minnesota, it's a good new program that I think will help get people back on their feet."

April 21, 2021

Aaron Walling,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — A new program is helping Minnesotans catch up on their finances. “Any individual that lives in the state of Minnesota, it’s a new program a lot of it is because of the impacts of COVID-19 and having inabilities to work and being sick and things like that. So, it’s definitely allowing people to get back on their…

Watch: Law enforcement chases suspected drug dealer in Crookston

April 21, 2021

TJ Nelson,

CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) – A suspected drug dealer tried to outrun authorities in Crookston Tuesday but didn’t get very far. Crookston Police and Polk County Deputies tried to stop 35-year-old Eric Baldwin on the outskirts of Crookston but he got around them and fled into town. Officers later found Baldwin on foot but he fled again. K9 Officer Buffy was…

Chauvin jurors to remain anonymous indefinitely

April 21, 2021

Jim Monk,

Judge Peter CahillMINNEAPOLIS – The judge who oversaw Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death said the jury will remain anonymous until he considers it safe to release their names. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill hasn’t publicly said how long their names might stay secret. Cahill told jurors that he will protect their privacy as long has he feels it’s necessary….

Chauvin held in maximum security prison at Oak Park Heights

April 21, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX9) – The Minnesota Department of Corrections released a new mugshot of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd and booked into the Oak Park Heights maximum security prison. Chauvin is being held at the prison as he awaits sentencing on murder and manslaughter convictions. A jury found Chauvin…

Feds to investigate Minneapolis Police

April 21, 2021

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Merrick Garland says the Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after the guilty verdict in George Floyd’s death. The announcement comes a day after former officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death last May, setting off a wave of relief but also sadness across…

Spirit of the Sandbagger Monument honors those who’ve helped Fargo during a crisis

"Spirit of the Sandbagger" represents all the people from different backgrounds uniting to protect communities from the floods.

April 20, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Lions Club introduces a new monument to give thanks to the helping hands who sandbagged the Red River throughout the years. “Spirit of the Sandbagger” represents all the people from different backgrounds uniting to protect communities from the floods. The monument will be displayed within Riverside Gardens near 2nd Street and 1st Avenue North…

Local defense attorney gives insight on Chauvin verdicts and possible appeal

April 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local defense attorney shares his insight on the verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial. “I think the jury had a very difficult job this is only the second time in the history of Minnesota that a police officer has been convicted for taking somebody’s life while on duty, so it was an enormously difficult task…

LIVE COVERAGE: Chauvin guilty of all counts, could be imprisoned for decades

April 20, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man’s neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. Chauvin, 45, could be sent to prison for decades. The jury…