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Daunte Wright's Sister Among Those Detained At Courthouse Following Kim Potter Sentencing
Tensions ran high following the sentencing of former officer Kim Potter Friday morning, with some being detained at the courthouse.
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Tensions ran high following the sentencing of former officer Kim Potter Friday morning, with some being detained at the courthouse.
The sentencing hearing is underway Friday morning for the former Brooklyn Center police officer found guilty of manslaughter for killing Daunte Wright.
The former suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she killed Daunte Wright will be sentenced Friday for manslaughter.
Minnesota prosecutors have apparently backed away from their pursuit of a longer-than-usual sentence for the suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she killed Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist.
Three recent convictions of police officers, all in the Minneapolis area, raise the question: Has there been a shift in jurors' historic unwillingness to convict cops in on-duty killings?
Next week, three former Minneapolis police officers will go on trial in federal court for violating George Floyd's civil rights. There will be no cameras in the courtroom, which is different from Derek Chauvin's trial that was livestreamed around the world.
Among those who chose to testify was Kim Potter, convicted Thursday of manslaughter for killing Daunte Wright during a traffic stop when the Minnesota police officer mistook her gun for a Taser.
The former suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she killed Daunte Wright will be sentenced in February after a jury convicted her Thursday on two counts of manslaughter.
A jury of twelve has found Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright, guilty on counts of both first- and second-degree manslaughter.
Former officer Kim Potter was found guilty of both first- and second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright on Thursday.
There was still no verdict as the fourth day of deliberations in the Kim Potter trial got underway Thursday morning. Jurors have now spent over 24 hours across the past three days discussing the case as the Christmas holiday looms.
The jury weighing Kim Potter's fate got the case Monday following closing arguments and has deliberated for about 23 hours.
"When it's over, it's over," Dennis said. "I know they'll do the right thing."
The jury asked Judge Regina Chu Tuesday afternoon how to proceed if they can't reach a verdict.
Jurors have now spent a combined 14 hours deliberating over the fate of the former officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright.
Both sides made their closing arguments in the Kim Potter trial Monday, and the jury ended its first day of deliberations without reaching a verdict.
Opening statements begin this week in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter. She shot and killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop back in April.
"Everything is on video. Everybody agrees to the facts," legal analysist and attorney Joe Tamburino said. "It's really going to be a matter of whether or not the jury decides Ms. Potter was reckless."
The former Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright alternated between tears, statements of remorse and clipped, matter-of-fact answers as she testified at her trial on manslaughter charges in the death of the Black motorist.
The Minnesota police officer on trial in the shooting death of Daunte Wright was expected to take the stand Friday, hoping to persuade jurors to acquit her of manslaughter charges in what she has said was a gun-Taser mixup.
The prosecution in the Kim Potter trial rested its case Thursday morning. Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April, is expected to testify on Friday.
Testimony continues Wednesday in the trial for Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright.
After a flurry of witnesses Monday, only two took the stand Tuesday in the Kim Potter trial.
There was a lot of technical testimony Monday about processing evidence at the scene -- but the highlight was each side battling to convince the jury of either the differences or the similarities between Kim Potter's Taser and firearm.
The prosecution in the Kim Potter trial has filed a motion in Hennepin County court, seeking permission to question police officers about union membership as a way to determine bias.
Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar are introducing a bill to the U.S. House to prevent drug trafficking on social media platforms.
Minneapolis park workers announced Tuesday they'll begin a weeklong strike on the Fourth of July holiday.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will visit the site of disastrous flooding in southern Minnesota, which partially damaged a dam and led to the destruction of at least two historic buildings.
Overnight storms have cleared the metro and the next round won't begin until around dinnertime.
Minneapolis park workers announced Tuesday they'll begin a weeklong strike on the Fourth of July holiday.
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Bailey DuPay won the all-around MSHSL state championship title three times in her high school career in the early 2010s while competing for Northfield High School.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will visit the site of disastrous flooding in southern Minnesota, which partially damaged a dam and led to the destruction of at least two historic buildings.
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Officials in Waterville say they are still in emergency mode, as the small town grapples with historic flooding.
Police in St. Cloud are investigating after finding a body near Tech High School on Monday.
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The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a crash involving two vehicles occurred on Highway 63 north of 50th Avenue around 11:36 a.m.
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David Hruska and his sister Jenny Barnes said their job now is to stay positive while looking forward to hopefully bringing Back their Rapidan Dam Store.
Over at the Mill City Museum, there's an opportunity to learn more about the rich LBGTQ+ history in the Twin Cities. It's called the "Going Out, Coming In" tour, and it's the second year the museum is hosting the event.
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The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is using the summer months to reach veterans in need.
Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar are introducing a bill to the U.S. House to prevent drug trafficking on social media platforms.
There are new questions after the Supreme Court ruled former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution.
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Starting Monday, Minnesotans will pay more for some large package deliveries thanks to a recent law change designed to raise more money to support road repairs.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans will pay more for some large package deliveries thanks to a recent law change designed to raise more money to support road repairs.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota e-bike rebate application period is slated to reopen Tuesday — this time with safeguards in place to manage the high demand.
Dale Wills, CEO of Centra Companies, says affordable homes in and around the metro are often bought before they're finished being built.
Black Garnet Books' Dionne Sims is looking to hand off ownership of her beloved St. Paul bookstore to pursue her next dream.
St. Paul police are asking for your help finding the person who shot and killed a man in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood Monday night.
WCCO went through case after case from 2019 through 2023. Of the rights restored, two people had a gun offense after — both misdemeanors.
Police in St. Cloud are investigating after finding a body near Tech High School on Monday.
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A celebrity chef from the Twin Cities, Justin Sutherland, is accused of assaulting and threatening to shoot his girlfriend last week.
Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar are introducing a bill to the U.S. House to prevent drug trafficking on social media platforms.
In the 2021 Summer Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from the women's team finals because of mental health challenges. It's a common battle for athletes, especially competing at the highest level.
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Valleyfair in Shakopee is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks show due to flooding impacts.
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Teigan Martin was a standout player on a standout team for Mayer Lutheran High School. He landed on a Division I football scholarship at Liberty then South Florida. Last week, he died in a car accident while back home in Minnesota.
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Bailey DuPay won the all-around MSHSL state championship title three times in her high school career in the early 2010s while competing for Northfield High School.
In the 2021 Summer Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from the women's team finals because of mental health challenges. It's a common battle for athletes, especially competing at the highest level.
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Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading over President Biden in key swing states.
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Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handful of options, some of which can be cost-free.
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WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says it's unlikely that the Twin Cities will see any sun at all Tuesday. Temperatures are taking a swing upwards over the next day, too.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will visit the site of disastrous flooding in southern Minnesota, which partially damaged a dam and led to the destruction of at least two historic buildings.
Tuesday will offer some dry time for the Twin Cities before more rain arrives in the evening.
Overnight storms have cleared the metro and the next round won't begin until around dinnertime.
Americans have a specific annual income in mind for what it would take to feel financially secure, according to a new survey from Bankrate. The magic number? $186,000 per year.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says it's unlikely that the Twin Cities will see any sun at all Tuesday. Temperatures are taking a swing upwards over the next day, too.
The Minnesota e-bike rebate application period is slated to reopen Tuesday — this time with safeguards in place to manage the high demand.
The town of Waterville continues to battle rain as residents work to clean up from flooding, Parks and Rec workers in Minneapolis could go on strike and more.
Tuesday will offer some dry time for the Twin Cities before more rain arrives in the evening.