Several Ferguson businesses were damaged or destroyed by fires and others were looted during the protests that erupted after the Monday night announcement.
Thousands rally across US after Ferguson decision
Protestors across the nation led marches, waved signs and shouted chants of “Hands Up! Don’t Shoot,” the slogan that has become a rallying cry in protests over police killings across the country.
Grand jury won’t indict Ferguson cop in shooting
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.
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.
Ravens cut RB Ray Rice after release of video
Ray Rice was suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a video was released that appears to show the running back striking his then-fiancee in February.
Minneapolis Council approves $1.6B light rail
The council voted 10-3 Friday in the last local approval needed for a $1.6 billion light rail project that would connect the city to the southwest suburbs.
Former Minnesota top cop to head St. Paul archdiocese response to clergy sex abuse
Timothy O’Malley, 58, will become director of ministerial standards and safe environment for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, the archdiocese said Monday.
Businesses: Quake cleanup shouldn’t deter tourists
The earthquake that jarred California’s wine capital caused $1 billion in damage, as business owners mopped up high-end vintages to get the tourist hotspot back in shape for the summer’s final holiday weekend.
Minnesota retains top spot in ACT college entrance exam
The state’s high school seniors scored 22.9 out of a possible 36 on the ACT, ranking Minnesota first among 27 states in which at least half of graduates took the exam.