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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rM8zZzChm2M Friday, July 10 — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says ICE has arrested and deported a convicted child rapist. The Minnesota Board of Pardons, made up of Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Chief Justice Natalie Hudson pardoned Laotian national Tou Lue Vang. In 2005, Vang pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 10-year-old...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GhkYi3cvaXA July 9 — 71 cats are recovering after a being rescued from a property in Sibley County. Officials say the ammonia levels in the house were dangerously high, and cats did not have access to water. They were also living among "carpets of feces." The city of Saint Paul is taking a stand and closing encampments. Officials point to health and safety concer...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9cUjf87gKR8 Wednesday, July 8 — Community members are speaking out against what they're calling growing anti-Somali and anti-Muslim rhetoric. This is amid a recent post by President Donald Trump that they say targets Somali children. One of the state's busiest highways is undergoing a major traffic shift starting today. Road crews are starting a huge project on I...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tbcvXN86vUk Tuesday, July 7 — Our top story is about a tragic biking accident where a bicyclist was doored. That's a term used by cyclists when a parked car door opens suddenly causing a collision. Changes are coming to the Twin Cities Marathon Weekend beginning next year. Officials say hotter weather is guiding their decision. One Twin Cities sheriff says gang v...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8KazNF7dxPo Monday, July 6 — Police say a teen was shot and killed at a north metro park late Sunday night. No arrests have been made so far. We're also following a spike in deadly drownings across the state; three were reported over the weekend. It has been 10 years since Philando Castile was shot and killed by a St. Anthony Police Officer during a traffic stop...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6tNo0Bs-93Q July 2 — The city of Minneapolis is announcing a coordinated effort to increase enforcement on what they're calling "open-air drug markets." Officials and other local leaders say they will come together to crack down on drug dealers and those targeting vulnerable communities. Plus, we'll tell you about controversy over a decision to pardon a Minnesota...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vsrQA_6O_PU Wednesday, July 1 — Prosecutors say a Minnesota teen should be tried as an adult for allegedly killing her mother with a hammer. The court needs to certify the girl as an adult before the case could be moved out of juvenile court. New laws go into effect in Minnesota today, impacting schools, social media, and state projects. School districts now have...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eU1ugrO_LCU Tuesday, June 30 — The United States Attorney for Minnesota announced the charges against 25 members from two drug trafficking gangs. The charges come after a long-term federal investigation. Three major rulings came down from the Supreme Court on its final day of the term. One of the rulings involves transgender athletes in youth sports. We hear reac...

Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gWhftuk-n1U Monday, June 29 — High temperatures and storm chances are all over Minnesota today. We also share some tips for keeping your kids safe outside. Greater Minnesota is being impacted by a draught, and this heat isn't helping. We hear from some local farmers. Two former Timberwolves players, Malik Beasley and Ed Davis, were indicted by the U.S. DOJ to...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KJEjXyyRADI Friday, June 26 — A Minnesota Police Officer shot in the line of duty was released from the hospital today. The BCA says a 21-year-old man fired a shotgun down a hallway during a standoff, hitting Austin Buss in the arm. A local state representative charged with driving drunk was in court today. We have an update on Elliott Engen's case. Today, the In...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CQror-SzUA4 Thursday, June 25 — Minnesota Timberwolves fan favorite Naz Reid is now gone. We get reaction from fans outside Target Center. Legalized Bathhouses and sex venues will return to Minneapolis. The City Council reversed a 38-year ban, so now consenting adults may engage in sexual activity. The interim commissioner of Minnesota's Department of Human Servi...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JVHcwMY8bds June 24 — Metro Transit says trips on the Blue Line may take longer. Buses will replace the train between Target Field and the Mall of America. What's the deal? A Minneapolis child care center says growing drug activity and encampments are creating safety concerns. What the city is trying to do about it. The 4th Minneapolis Police reform progress repo...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YpPuF7rYuZc Tuesday, June 23 — After nearly five years of review, Ramsey County prosecutors say they found no reason to overturn six murder convictions tied to testimony from former Medical Examiner Dr. Michael McGee. A St. Paul Woman charged with assaulting police officers and punching an FBI Agent was in court today for a plea hearing. Some parents in the state...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sVk1HIub9Ow June 22 — The DOJ was looking into Minnesota officials over an alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents during Operation Metro Surge. We'll tell you why the subpoenas were quashed. Plus, charges are being dropped for close to half of the more than 30 people accused of assaulting federal agents during the immigration operation. There's a planned...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f30PiQx_LJI Friday, June 19 — St. Peter Police told residents to shelter in place last night after they say an officer was shot. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is handling the investigation. A Minneapolis man is facing charges in connection to a string of business burglaries that targeted restaurants and coffee shops across the city last month. The...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Huk40ejKWTA Thursday, June 18 — A new report is out that details what a worldwide human rights non profit called widespread abuse during Operation Metro Surge. The Minneapolis Park Board has decided to close a popular dog park because it is on sacred tribal land. The land is now believed to be a Native American burial site. Authorities said a Twin Cities dog had...

Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LQogFO19I7U Wednesday, June 17 — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO appeared in court today. Luigi Mangione's attorneys are planning to present a psychiatric defense, arguing Mangione killed Brian Thompson while experiencing an extreme emotional disturbance. We have an update on the latest developments after U.S. Prosecutors in Minnesota announ...

Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VIXpjPxOpd8 Tuesday, June 16 — 15 people are facing federal charges tied to what prosecutors say was a coordinated effort to interfere with immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota. The feds stress that there's a clear distinction between peaceful protests and criminal conduct. Plus, will the agents who killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis...

Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-enYE97-wzs June 15 — Sunday marked one year since the deadly attacks on Minnesota State lawmakers. We hear from Governor Tim Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar as they reflect on the tragedy. We also go to the state capitol, where there are now four security checkpoints in St. Paul. But there's still some unease among lawmakers. Then, three people are hurt after...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oujZniX6yuE Friday, June 12 — We're hearing from Melissa and Mark Hortman's children, Colin and Sophie, almost a year after deadly acts of political violence in Minnesota. They share what they miss most about their mom and dad. A Minneapolis man that was shot by his neighbor is suing his home's previous owners. Davis Moturi says they did not disclose threats that...

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-bdY7hOzeJI June 11 — Vance Boelter changed his plea to guilty. This is for the murders of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, the shooting of Senator John Hoffman, his wife Yvette, and the attempted shooting of their daughter Hope. The new agreement, which the court accepted, says Boelter agrees to face two life terms in prison. The parties also agree...

Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-PBespP6AwU June 10 — City leaders say the federal government’s immigration enforcement from December through April forced many businesses to close, cost millions in lost wages and traumatized neighborhoods. Then, a scary night of severe weather. Some homeowners are still digging out of the debris. We speak with one woman who had a huge tree fall on her house...

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nfoY5qUwmwg Tuesday, June 9 — Today a person shot at deputies in South Minneapolis. The deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant when someone opened fire. There were no reported injuries, according to the sheriff's office. Vice President J.D. Vance wants the DOJ to launch a criminal investigation into Minnesota state officials. This is all about the fr...

Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IGni7kMi8ww Monday, June 8 — Construction on George Floyd Square began this morning. Phase one involves full underground reconstruction around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. A congressional report accuses senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, of ignoring clear warnings of widespread fraud in federally funded...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t-W-73ZlGEY Friday, June 5 — Governor Tim Walz signed a major infrastructure bill today. $1.2 billion is included in this bill to support many things, including: public safety, clean water, transportation, housing infrastructure, the University of Minnesota and other local projects around the state. President Donald Trump is in western Wisconsin today. He hosted...