Minnesota
Minnesota’s Democratic nominee is an Israel critic, but she is not El-Sayed 2.0
During the lead-up to the primary, Flanagan was vocal about her opponent Craig’s support from the pro-Israel lobby, calling her “AIPAC’s candidate.”
Progressive Democrat Peggy Flanagan defeats AIPAC-backed Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary
University of Minnesota pays $250,000 after pulling anti-Israel professor appointment
Trump does not think Iran was behind cyberattack against over 30 Minnesota water systems
Derek Chauvin changes plea to guilty in George Floyd civil rights case
Federal prosecutors said he would be moved to a federal prison, which are often perceived to be safer than their state counterparts.
Minneapolis voters to decide on scrapping police department, 18 months after George Floyd murder
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo opposes the measure. Mayor Jacob Frey, who is seeking reelection on Tuesday, is also against it.
St. Paul police to boost patrols of Jewish sites after antisemitic incidents
The vandalizing of a Jewish cemetery in St. Paul and threats against a synagogue in St. Louis Park both occurred amid the High Holy Days.
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for George Floyd murder
In a sentencing memorandum, prosecutors from the Minnesota attorney general's office wrote that Chauvin's crime "shocked the conscience of the Nation."
Cop who shot Black man at traffic stop arrested, to face manslaughter
The Washington County Attorney's office was expected to file the charge against her later on Wednesday.
Police chief, officer who fatally shot Black man in Minnesota, resign
Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for a "full and transparent investigation" of the shooting.
Police: Officer mistakenly fired gun instead of Taser in Wright killing
The shooting on Sunday of Daunte Wright triggered unrest in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters.
Minnesota Supreme Court rules willing alcohol consumption justifies rape
The victim testified that she blacked out and woke up on a couch finding the man who she had just met sexually assaulting her.
Jury seated in murder trial of ex-policeman for George Floyd's death
Twelve jurors and two alternates had been seated since the trial began two weeks ago: six white women, two white men, three Black men, one Black woman and two multiracial women.
George Floyd's family receives $27 million settlement over his death
Benjamin Crump, an attorney for the Floyd family, said the agreement was the largest pre-trial settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit in US history.
