Minnesota governor unveils new COVID restrictions as cases spike
"I have to be absolutely candid in Minnesota — we are in the midst of a significant surge in coronavirus cases," Walz said.
Tim Walz
Unrest hits Minneapolis after mistaken reports of police shooting
Misinformation spread that officers had shot and killed Black homicide suspect but video showed he actually shot himself.
Minnesota governor signs "long overdue" police reform bill
The law includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis.
Mall of America announces plan to reopen on June 10
The nation's largest mall, which has been closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus, previously delayed reopening due to unrest following George Floyd's death.
Civil rights probe of Minneapolis Police
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that the state's Department of Human Rights is launching an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department following the death of George Floyd. Watch his remarks.
Minnesota launches civil rights probe into Minneapolis police
The investigation will look into the death of George Floyd and review the department's practices over the past 10 years.
Walz says majority of protesters are from "outside"
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he is trying to get data on how many protesters came from out-of-state. "Our best estimate right now that I heard is about 20%, is what we think are Minnesotans, and about 80% are outside," he said.
Minnesota AG to lead prosecutions related to Floyd's death
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Sunday night that state Attorney General Keith Ellison will lead any prosecutions related to George Floyd's death. "It is with a great degree of humility and great seriousness that I accept the responsibility for leadership on this critical case," Ellison said. Watch their remarks here.
St. Paul mayor walks back statement on outside agitators
Earlier Friday, Minnesota officials said they believed people causing during protests over the death of George Floyd had come from outside the area.
Minnesota governor fully mobilizes state's National Guard
The Minnesota National Guard said this marks the first time it's been fully mobilized since World War II.
Minnesota governor says black community "hurting beyond words"
Fires, looting and violence stemmed from outrage over the death of George Floyd
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Fire kills dozens at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year's
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses New Yorkers at public inauguration
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.
Coast Guard searches for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from cruise ship
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.