Jon Collins
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Twin Cities welcomes more Ukrainian refugees than any other metro area in the U.S.
Residents of the Twin Cities have welcomed more Ukrainian refugees than any other metro area in the country, according to the national Welcome.US refugee program. → Read More
State review faults law enforcement response to unrest after Floyd killing
The analysis released Thursday says law enforcement didn't appropriately distinguish between lawful and unlawful demonstrations, and that some community members felt abandoned by the police. The review was especially critical of the Minneapolis police response. → Read More
Minneapolis City Council approves police contract
Council members who opposed the deal say it failed to include provisions designed to better discipline officers or encourage more accountability. → Read More
Talks set to resume as Minneapolis teachers' strike extends into third day
Mediation is set to resume Thursday morning as the strike by Minneapolis Public Schools teachers and support staff extends into a third day. → Read More
George Floyd killing: Federal jury finds 3 ex-cops guilty on all counts
Philonese Floyd, George’s brother, called it a good day but still a sad one. “This is just accountability,” he said of the convictions. “It can never be justice because I can never get George back. → Read More
George Floyd killing: Emotional testimony as ex-officer takes the stand
Tou Thao, who ran crowd control at the scene of George Floyd’s killing, told a federal jury Tuesday he assumed his fellow officers were attending to Floyd’s medical needs as he focused on keeping back bystanders. → Read More
George Floyd: Bodycam video rolls in 3 cops' federal trial
A second day of testimony wrapped up Tuesday in the federal trial of three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's constitutional rights, failing to intervene as fellow officer Derek Chauvin killed the man as he subdued him. → Read More
Jury seated in trial of 3 ex-MPD cops charged with violating Floyd's civil rights
It took a single day Thursday to find 18 jurors for the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights. Opening statements are expected Monday. → Read More
Twin Cities tightening COVID bar, restaurant rules as cases climb
With the virus spreading rapidly, Minneapolis and St. Paul will soon require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter places serving food and drink. Some worry the plan will spark new confrontations with patrons. → Read More
Jury finds Potter guilty of manslaughter in Daunte Wright killing
A Hennepin County jury on Thursday found ex-Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter guilty of first- and second-degree manslaughter in the April 11 traffic stop killing of Daunte Wright. She was led out of the court in handcuffs. → Read More
Kimberly Potter trial: A look at the case before the trial begins Wednesday
The former Brooklyn Center police officer is facing manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Daunte Wright — a 20-year-old Black man. Jury selection wrapped up last week. → Read More
Kimberly Potter trial: 2 jurors to go; opening statements next week
Opening statements are still set for Dec. 8 in the trial of the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged in the Daunte Wright killing, although it may come sooner. Jury selection is expected to finish on Friday. → Read More
Kimberly Potter trial: Jury selection speeds toward completion
With nine members picked so far for a jury of 12 and two alternates, opening statements in the trial of the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged in the Daunte Wright killing may come sooner than expected. Potter intends to testify in her defense. → Read More
Kimberly Potter trial: Jury selection continues; Potter to testify
Work continues Wednesday to pick a jury in the trial of the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged in the Daunte Wright killing. Potter’s attorney has made it clear Potter will testify in her defense. → Read More
Kimberly Potter trial: 8 key questions, answered
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter is charged in the shooting death of Daunte Wright. Here are answers to key questions around the trial. → Read More
Judge set to sentence former officer Noor on lesser conviction in killing of Ruszczyk
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor could soon be a free man. He’s scheduled to appear in Hennepin County District Court Thursday to be resentenced after the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned his third-degree murder conviction last month. → Read More
What to know about the ‘strong mayor’ ballot amendment in Minneapolis
Minneapolis voters in November will have the chance to decide whether the city’s governmental structure needs to be revamped to give the mayor more executive authority over city agencies. → Read More
Voter guide: Minneapolis mayoral candidates on how they’d address the city’s top issues
We asked the aspiring mayors how they’d address housing, public safety, climate change and the local economy — plus their opinions on the three questions on the ballot this fall. → Read More
Supreme Court speeds up review of ruling on Minneapolis ballot question
The Minnesota Supreme Court has granted a petition for accelerated review of a district court's ruling that blocks the Minneapolis public safety referendum. They want paperwork in by 5 p.m. today. → Read More
4 ex-cops in Floyd's killing plead not guilty at first federal hearing
The four former Minneapolis police officers federally charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights pleaded not guilty in their first appearance together at a federal court hearing Tuesday morning. → Read More