MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly was scheduled Wednesday to send a package of police reform bills to Gov. Tony Evers, including a measure banning police use of chokeholds except in life-threatening situations or in self defense. The proposal is among a dozen bipartisan policing bills up for Assembly approval that have broad support among the law enforcement community and others. The Senate passed several of the bills last week. READ MORE: Charges By Noon For Driver Who Plowed Into Uptown Protesters, Killing Deona Knajdek Bills getting their first votes in the Legislature on Wednesday would require police departments to report information about how often no-knock warrants are authorized and executed; create statewide standards and require training for police officers stationed in schools; require prospective police officers to pass a psychological exam before being hired; and mandate four hours of crisis management training for police officers every two years … [Read more...]

With just 10 days left to go before Nov. 3, President Trump Donald Trump Kushner lands book deal, slated for release in 2022 Biden moves to undo Trump trade legacy with EU deal Progressives rave over Harrison's start at DNC MORE made the case for his reelection bid Saturday during three campaign rallies in the key battleground states of North Carolina, Ohio and Wisconsin. The president delivered three rally speeches in which he took aim at Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden Joe Biden Mellman: Trump voters cling to 2020 tale FDA authorizes another batch of J&J vaccine Cotton warns of China collecting athletes' DNA at 2022 Olympics MORE in states that he won in 2016 and will likely need to win to secure re-election. Trump attacked Biden on Social Security, the coronavirus, the economy and law enforcement in an effort to juxtapose himself with his opponent. The president spoke to thousands of supporters in each location, … [Read more...]

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Authorities say a juvenile male was taken into custody Tuesday in connection to an assault last week of a woman walking on a Hopkins trail. The Hopkins Police Department says the boy was arrested in the city. However, no other information about the child is being released due to his age. READ MORE: Charges By Noon For Driver Who Plowed Into Uptown Protesters, Killing Deona Knajdek (credit: Hopkins Police Department) The arrest stemmed from an assault Thursday evening on the LRT trail. The woman reported that someone approached her on a bicycle, followed her onto the trail north of 2nd Street Northeast and east of Highway 169. READ MORE: Protesters Plan March In Uptown Marking Deona Knajdek's Birthday The suspect assaulted the woman, but she was able to escape and get help. MORE NEWS: Twin Cities Ranks 15th Among Cities With Most Energy Star-Certified Buildings Authorities later released doorbell surveillance footage of the suspect when … [Read more...]

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis’ iconic record store, Electric Fetus, has been ranked among the greatest record stores in America. That’s according to music website Spin, which put together a list of 10 of the greatest record stores in America . While there’s no particular ranking of these top vinyl stores, the Electric Fetus is listed third from the top. “Strange name, cool place. So cool, it was apparently the last record store Prince visited before his passing,” Spin writer Jolie Lash said. (credit: CRAIG LASSIG/AFP via Getty Images) The list was released in honor of Record Store Day returning June 12 and July 17. Reckless Records in Chicago, Illinois, Music Millennium in Portland, Oregon and Amoeba Music in Hollywood, California are some of the featured stores. The Electric Fetus opened in 1968, and those who run the store admit that the origin of the store’s unique name has been lost to history . As a possible explanation, Lash noted that Jimi Hendrix’s … [Read more...]

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis-St. Paul is making gains when it comes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s annual rankings on the nation’s Energy Star-certified buildings, ranking 15th in the nation for 2021 . Of the metro areas ranked at the top, the EPA reports that “these regions continue to make impressive strides in cutting American energy bills and pollution through energy efficiency. Their efforts contribute to stronger economies, healthier communities, and cleaner air for all of us.” The metro area has risen from its 17th place ranking in 2019 and 19th in 2018. Minneapolis-St. Paul has 133 buildings that have been certified, accounting for a total floor area of over 41 million square feet. The EPA says the certified buildings in the Twin Cities have prevented emissions equivalent to 226,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide. Click here to see which buildings were listed as Energy Star certified. Los Angeles and Washington D.C. were the top two cities, with over … [Read more...]

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — An iconic Minnesota record store announced Tuesday its Duluth location is permanently closed. The Electric Fetus’ up north location has been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s been incredible to be a part of the very special Duluth community and music scene, and we have great and loyal customers who we will miss,” a statement from the record store said. “We thank you for your support and patronage.” In addition to the pandemic, the Electric Fetus cited a water main break, road construction and the “changing retail environment” as causes for the closure. “We’ve been struggling to get out of the red for several years now in Duluth and it’s just not realistic to make it work and have a successful location in the market,” the store’s statement said. “Therefore, we’ve decided to focus on our Minneapolis location exclusively and advance and evolve that store.” The Duluth location had been in business for 33 years. The south Minneapolis … [Read more...]

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Protesters plan to march in Minneapolis on Wednesday, demanding murder convictions for those involved in the deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Knajdek. The Twin Cities Coalition 4 Justice 4 Jamar (TCC4J) says the march will begin at 6 p.m. at the intersection of Lake Street and Girard Avenue South in Uptown, where Knajdek was fatally struck in a crash Sunday night. READ MORE: Charges By Noon For Driver Who Plowed Into Uptown Protesters, Killing Deona Knajdek According to investigators, a 35-year-old St. Paul man with a suspended license plowed into a group of protesters, killing Knajdek and injuring three others. The protesters had gathered that night to demonstrate against the fatal police shooting of Smith atop an Uptown parking ramp earlier this month. Organizers say Wednesday’s March, to be held on what would have been Knajdek’s 32nd birthday, is to demand that the driver involved in the crash be charged and convicted with murder. The group also … [Read more...]

MINNEAPOLS (WCCO) — The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is expected to file charges by noon Wednesday after an SUV plowed into protesters Sunday night in Minneapolis, killing one woman and injuring three others. The incident happened at the intersection of West Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown, where protesters have gathered nightly to demonstrate against the police shooting of Winston Boogie Smith Jr. READ MORE: Protesters Plan March In Uptown Marking Deona Knajdek’s Birthday Investigators say the 35-year-old driver slammed his SUV into a parked car in the middle of the street, pushing it into a group of protesters. The car belonged to Deona Knajdek, who was using the vehicle to protect protesters. The 31-year-old activist and mother of two was hit in the crash and fatally injured. She was pronounced dead at a hospital shortly after. Another injured person was brought to Hennepin Healthcare for treatment. Two others also sought medical attention for … [Read more...]

Thirteen sentences. That’s all we got from Naomi Osaka as she bowed out of the French Open on Monday after causing a ruckus over her plan to skip post-match news conferences. She did not speak those sentences. They were posted on her Instagram account. Nor did she provide anything like deep explanation. A global icon at age 23, Osaka left unclear when she would return to the women’s tour. She revealed for the first time that she had struggled with depression since beating Serena Williams in a controversy-cloaked final at the United States Open in 2018. Thirteen sentences. That was all she needed to rock the sports world and to provide another lesson in the increasing power of athletes to own their message and set their terms. She waded briefly into the water, made a splash and stepped away. Using social media posts, first last Wednesday then on Monday, Osaka called out one of the most traditional practices in major sports: the obligatory news conference, … [Read more...]

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota health officials on Wednesday reported the second consecutive day of less than 100 new cases, along with five more deaths. Meanwhile, about 64% of those ages 12 and up have received at least one vaccine dose. The state’s total case count now stands at 604,052, with 7,523 deaths attributed to the virus, since the pandemic began. Over 595,300 of the cases no longer need to isolate themselves. The health department’s update comes as the state’s latest positivity rate continues to fall. It was recorded as 1.8% as of June 7 due to data lag. That’s down from 7.5% recorded in early April. For vaccinations, about half of the state’s total population has been fully vaccinated, with 5.5 million doses administered so far. About 90% of those ages 65 and up have received at least one vaccine dose, and about 64% of those ages 12 and up have received at least one dose. More On WCCO.com : Protesters Face Off With Police For Control Of Minneapolis … [Read more...]