Derek Chauvin asked a Hennepin County judge for a new trial in George Floyd’s death, citing fresh medical evidence and alleged trial errors; the judge heard arguments and has not yet ruled.

Korey Maurese Hale was sentenced to 2 6 years in federal prison for armed robberies at a St. Paul bank and a Minneapolis Walgreens; filings show his mental-health history shaped the sentence.

A jury convicted two men in the Oct. 7, 2025 Bar Zia shooting that killed DaMarco Fletcher Jr. Sentencing is set for Sept. 1, 2026.

A man in his 20s died after a firework exploded in his hand on the roof of an abandoned TCAAP building in Shoreview; multiple agencies are investigating.

President Trump reshared a St. Paul kindergarten video showing students in hijabs; Gov. Tim Walz and CAIR blasted the post as dangerous and Islamophobic.

A 35-year-old Maryland woman was arrested Sunday after authorities say she tried to drown her 15-year-old daughter on West Battle Lake. The teen was taken to Lake Region Hospital and the suspect faces multiple felony counts.

A man was found shot and killed early Sunday in the 300 block of Wilson Street NE; Minneapolis police have secured the scene and homicide detectives are investigating.

Patchy fog clears mid‑morning; highs near 86°F with a slight chance of afternoon storms. Watch for a stronger storm cluster late Tuesday into Wednesday.

Mall of America is getting Bubble Planet, a bubble‑themed immersive attraction with ball pits, LED rooms and VR. The mall says sessions will run about 60–90 minutes.

Muggy morning and highs near 85°F in Minneapolis. Isolated afternoon-to-evening storms are possible—have a rain plan for evening events.

Police found a decomposed body near Wentworth Library in West St. Paul; the Hennepin County Medical Examiner is reviewing the death while investigators seek tips.

A late-night shooting in Edina left one person seriously injured and prompted a police investigation. Authorities say the probe is ongoing.

A 36-year-old man fired at Owatonna officers Wednesday night before shooting himself; no officers were injured and a shelter-in-place was lifted.