Tag: Minnesota
EXPLAINER: Role of alternate jurors in ex-officer’s trial
Attorneys in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death are wrangling over not just the 12 jurors who...
Minneapolis police review force used in homeless camp clash
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis police department on Friday was reviewing use of force by its officers after their attempt to clear out a homeless...
Wild’s Soucy banned 1 game for high hit on Coyotes’ Garland
NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Minnesota Wild defenseman Carson Soucy for one game for charging Arizona Coyotes forward Conor Garland.
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Vikings lose 7th-rounder, execs fined, for ’19 cap violation
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings will forfeit their seventh-round selection in the draft this year for a collective bargaining agreement salary cap violation, the...
AP source: Vikings agree to deal with CB Patrick Peterson
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $10 million with eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson on Wednesday...
Chauvin jury grows despite $27M settlement to Floyd family
MINNEAPOLIS — Concern appears to be fading that a massive settlement for George Floyd's family would derail the trial of a former police officer...
US schools prepare summer of learning to help kids catch up
MISSION, Kan. — After a dreary year spent largely at home in front of the computer, many U.S. children could be looking at summer...
EXPLAINER: Chauvin’s lawyer may look alone, but he isn’t
As trial approaches for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, the early proceedings suggest it’s not exactly a fair fight....
Fontaine gives Northeast women OT win in Frozen Four
ERIE, Pa. — Skylar Fontaine, the highest-scoring defenseman in the NCAA this season, scored 19-minutes, 34-seconds into overtime on Thursday and Northeastern overcame its...
With striking of Black juror, Floyd activists see racism
MINNEAPOLIS — A prospective juror who once lived in the neighborhood where George Floyd was arrested told the attorney for an ex-officer charged in...