A grand jury has decided not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown.
Ferguson grand jury has reached decision
The grand jury’s decision about whether to indict Darren Wilson, the police officer who shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, will be announced later Monday.
Archdiocese reports $9M deficit, considers bankruptcy
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is considering filing for bankruptcy as its financial condition has become more uncertain.
Three wounded in Florida State shooting
A gunman opened fire early Thursday at an FSU library, sending hundreds of students scrambling for cover. Three students were wounded before police killed the gunman in a shootout, authorities said.
NFL suspends Peterson for at least rest of season
The league said it informed the Vikings running back that he will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15.
Minnesota Democratic Gov. Dayton wins second term
Democrat Mark Dayton won a second term Tuesday as Minnesota governor in the capstone race of his long political career.
Franken wins second Senate term
Sen. Al Franken’s re-election was decided in a matter of minutes, not months.
Governor, Senate, state House are Minnesota prizes
Minnesota joins the rest of the nation Tuesday in a midterm election for everything from governor to local school board seats.
Minnesota churches settle clergy abuse lawsuit
Victims of clery sex abuse and Minnesota Catholic church leaders announced a settlement Monday.
Minnesota foreign student plagiarism is accidental
International students are pouring into Minnesota colleges and universities and some begin school without an understanding of plagiarism.
December trial date set in Peterson abuse case
A Texas judge tentatively set a Dec. 1 trial date for Adrian Peterson on a charge of felony child abuse for using a wooden switch to discipline his 4-year-old son earlier this year.
Twins fire manager Ron Gardenhire after 13 seasons
The Twins said it was time for a new voice after Ron Gardenhire’s 13-year tenure concluded with 383 losses over the last four seasons.
Vikings bring back Peterson despite abuse charge
The Vikings reinstated Peterson on Monday, one day after he sat out a 30-7 home loss to the New England Patriots after he was charged with a felony in Texas for using a wooden switch to spank his son.
Hospitals see surge in kids’ breathing problems
Hospitals in the Twin Cities are unusually busy treating children with severe respiratory problems that match the symptoms of an uncommon virus that’s sickened children in at least a dozen Midwest states.
Apple unveils smartwatch, bets on wearable devices
Apple unvieled larger iPhones, mobile payments, new software and its long-anticipated smartwatch Tuesday.