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SHOOTING DEATHS-ID

Authorities ID men found fatally shot in car in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities have identified the two men found shot to death in a car in north Minneapolis. Malik Travon Carr-Riggins and Case Samuel Ritzman died of multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday in the 2000 block of Sheridan Avenue N. A witness reported seeing a possible suspect running from the car moments after the shooting and several spent shell casings were found inside the vehicle, according to authorities. Several shots were fired from a passing car when officers were setting up a perimeter around the scene, but no one was injured.

GEORGE-FLOYD-OFFICERS-CIVIL-RIGHTS-JUDGE

In 2nd Floyd killing trial, judge seeks speed, not emotion

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The judge handling the second trial in the killing of George Floyd is putting a premium on speed — and making clear that he doesn’t want the trial to turn on emotion. Judge Paul Magnuson is presiding over the federal trial of fired Minneapolis officers Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng. Through three weeks of testimony, Magnuson has pushed attorneys to cooperate on routine matters such as replaying videos and ordered them to reduce exhibits. He has also frequently rejected time-consuming sidebars. Magnuson has made clear he worries about COVID-19 disrupting the trial. At the same time, he has worked to keep emotional testimony to a minimum, sometimes frustrating prosecutors.

OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING-FATAL

Man fatally shot after police chase in Minnesota

EDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after a man was shot to death in an exchange of gunfire with police. The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened early Saturday just west of Eden Valley. The sheriff’s office says a police officer earlier tried to pull a vehicle over in Eden Valley, but the driver fled. The chase ended when the vehicle drove into a ditch. The driver got out of the vehicle and exchanged gunfire with the officer. Authorities say the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Eden Valley police do not wear body cameras, but a camera in the squad car recorded what happened. Authorities have not released the names of the man killed and the officers involved.

WRONG-WAY CRASH-FATAL

Mankato man dies after being struck running from crash

BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say a 20-year-old Mankato man is dead after he was hit by three vehicles after running from a wrong-way crash on Interstate 35W in Burnsville early Saturday. The man, whose name has not yet been released, entered northbound I-35 at Crystal Lake Road while driving south before 3 a.m. Saturday. The State Patrol said his car struck a vehicle head-on and then rolled onto the right shoulder, landing on its roof. The man then ran into the southbound lanes of traffic and was struck by a semitrailer truck traveling south, as well as two other vehicles. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

GEORGE-FLOYD-OFFICERS-CIVIL RIGHTS

Teen bystander: Knew instantly Floyd was `in distress’

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A woman who was 17 when she came upon the sight of Minneapolis police pinning George Floyd to the street testified she knew instantly that the Black man was “in distress.” Alyssa Funari took the stand Friday in the federal trial of three former officers who are charged with violating Floyd’s civil rights. J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are all accused of failing to provide Floyd with medical care while he was handcuffed, facedown with Chauvin’s knee pressed onto his neck. Prosecutors have argued that Floyd’s situation was so serious that even bystanders with no medical training knew he needed help, and that the officers had a duty to provide care.

NAMING POLICY

New policy allows renaming U of M buildings after 75 years

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota regents have adopted a new policy that allows them to rename buildings after 75 years or sooner if their namesakes are contentious. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported the regents adopted the policy on Friday, saying it will allow more people to be honored over time. The policy has been in the works since 2019, when students and faculty pushed to rename four buildings whose namesakes were accused of supporting segregation. The regents ultimately rejected any changes, citing their historical contributions and concerns about the quality of the evidence against them.

STANDOUT STUDENT KILLED

Standout student athlete shot and killed in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — School officials in Minneapolis say a gifted student athlete has died of injuries suffered in a shooting. Fifteen-year-old Deshaun Hill Jr. was an honor roll student and quarterback for the football team at North High School. Police found Hill with a life-threatening gunshot wound Wednesday afternoon. His family believes he was walking from school when someone shot him. He died on Thursday. According to authorities, Hill was standing by or walking up to a bus stop across the street from Wally’s Foods, a popular local corner store, when the shooting happened. A 911 caller reported seeing a group of young people who’d been hanging out nearby scatter after the shot rang out. No arrests have been made.

WINTER WEATHER-MIDWEST

Near zero visibility closing interstates, highways

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Strong winds are whipping up blizzard-like conditions and closing sections of interstates and highways in North Dakota and Minnesota. The North Dakota Department of Transportation closed Interstate 29 from Canada to the South Dakota border because of near-zero visibility and icy conditions, but later reopened a section from Fargo to Grand Fork. Travel is also prohibited on Highway 13 from Interstate 29 to Wahpeton. In Minnesota, the State Patrol advised no travel in northwestern Minnesota due to near whiteout conditions. Interstate 94 between Moorhead and Fergus Falls was closed along with sections of seven highways. The National Weather Service posted a blizzard warning Friday for eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota.