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Alternate juror supports Chauvin conviction

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…

Chauvin jurors to remain anonymous indefinitely

MINNEAPOLIS - 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…

Chauvin held in maximum security prison at Oak Park Heights

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.…

Feds to investigate Minneapolis Police

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…

Biden praying for 'right verdict' in Chauvin trial

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he is “praying the verdict is the right verdict” in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and that he believed the case, which has gone to the jury and…

Former Vice President and Senator Walter Mondale dies at 93

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9/AP) - Walter Mondale passed away in Minneapolis Monday at the age of 93, his family says. The Minnesotan’s long career in politics was highlighted by serving as Jimmy Carter’s Vice President. He also served as Minnesota’s Attorney…

The FMCT Is Opening A New Venue

FARGO, N.D. -- It's been over a year since the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theater closed its doors in Fargo. Now the FMCT is welcoming a new venue. "Theater teaches you to be flexible, teaches you to…

New Moorhead pub now open for business

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- The pandemic has been tough on businesses over the past year, especially bars and restaurants. One of the employee's of a new Moorhead pub says opening now under the restrictions is…

COVID-19 Update for Sunday, April 18, 2021

Minnesota has 15 more deaths due to COVID-19 including a person in their 90s in Clay County. The state 1,847 new cases of the virus. The COVID Tracking Project confirms that there were nearly 504 new cases per 100,000 people…

Shots Fired At National Guard on Patrol in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS -- Members of the National Guard were shot at early Sunday in Minneapolis. According to the Minnesota National Guard spokesperson, no one was seriously hurt. Guard members, along with a number of police, were providing neighborhood security when someone…

Brooklyn Center mayor blasts police tactics to control crowds

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. - The mayor of a Minneapolis suburb that's seen nightly protests after a white police officer fatally shot Black motorist Daunte Wright contends police are overreacting to demonstrators and should scale back their tactics. Brooklyn Center Mayor…

Police looking for suspicious vehicle in Breckenridge

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR) - Police in Breckenridge, Minn. are asking for help in locating the driver of a vehicle that may have been following a child who was walking to school. Police say a parent reported that a silver station…

Hundreds of vaccinated Minnesotans still contract COVID-19

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Health officials say hundreds of Minnesotans fully vaccinated against the coronavirus became infected with COVID-19, dozens needed to be hospitalized and six people died. Data from the state Department of Health shows the vaccines are highly…

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