5 years after George Floyd's death, 72% say it did not lead to change
Pew Research Center findings illustrate how the death of George Floyd changed, or did not change, the nation's views on race and policing. FOX 9's Tim Blotz breaks down the Pew Research Center survey.
Lakeville schools to pay $30K in 'Black Lives Matter' poster settlement
Lakeville Public Schools have agreed to pay $30,000 in legal fees to settle a lawsuit brought by a group of parents and students over Black Lives Matter posters put up in the district.
Vikings RB Mattison calls out racist fans
Vikings running back Alexander Mattison says he was sent racist messages after Thursday night?s loss against the Eagles.
Lawsuit filed after cops arrest wrong man
Twenty-one-year-old Kyleese Perryman says the only crime he's guilty of is being a Black man in America. Along with the ACLU of Minnesota, he's suing Bloomington Police and Hennepin County for their roles in a case of mistaken identity that landed him in jail for a crime he didn't commit.
New mural celebrating diversity comes under scrutiny in Rush City
A new mural on the exterior of a hair salon in Rush City, about an hour north of the metro, is creating some controversy in the Chisago County community. City leaders insist the mural is not authorized under local statutes and have ordered the business to remove it.
Family hopes to free man convicted in 2006 Minneapolis murder
A Minnesota family is fighting to free their loved one, who was sentenced to life in prison for a drive-by shooting outside Stand Up Frank's bar in Minneapolis. The family says he is innocent and they believe he got a raw deal.
Tekle Sundberg shooting: Children escape as shots fired in apartment
Body camera video shows the moments Arabella Yarbrough and her young children escaped their apartment as an active shooter situation was underway.
City of West St. Paul tells resident to paint over Black Lives Matter mural on fence or face fines
The City of West St. Paul says a Black Lives Matter mural painted on a fence in the city has to be painted over, or the homeowners will face a fine.
Evanston, Illinois becomes 1st city in US to pay reparations to Black residents
Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.
Black Lives Matter movement nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Norwegian lawmaker has nominated the Black Lives Matter movement for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for bringing attention to racial inequities around the world, while dismissing the riots and violence done in the name of the movement.
Black Lives Matter protests Ohio police killing in Edina, Minn.
Protesters marched through Minneapolis and Edina, Minnesota Monday in an effort to raise awareness about the death of Casy Goodson in Ohio.
Northside Oral History Project seeks to capture Minneapolis's Black tradition
The city of Minneapolis’s Division of Race and Equity collected oral histories from 90 community elders for the Northside Oral History Project.
Black Lives Matter rallies in Minneapolis Thursday
A group protesting the bond release of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin gathered outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis Thursday night before marching to the city's First Police Precinct.
Breonna Taylor 'Emergency Response Rally' marches onto I-94 in St. Paul
A Breonna Taylor "emergency response rally" is gathering at the Minnesota Capitol in solidarity with protesters in Louisville.
Breonna Taylor case: Police off-days canceled in anticipation of decision on charging officers
Police leaders in Louisville, Ky. are canceling requests for days off and declared a state of emergency in preparation for an announcement in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Vikings bring awareness to social justice issues before facing Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Vikings honored the family of George Floyd before Sunday's game against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, keeping the Gjallarhorn silent in Floyd's memory.
Artists create 'Black Lives Matter' mural along Plymouth Avenue in Minneapolis
For months, it's been a message painted along streets across the nation and the world. Now, Black Lives Matter is inscribed on Plymouth Avenue in Minneapolis.
Community activists plan for 'The Black 4th' weekend of social justice events
Black organizers and community activists promise their calls for justice will not slow down over the upcoming holiday weekend. In fact, they have big plans for what they're calling "The Black 4th" in the wake of George Floyd’s death and their continued fight for equal rights and fairness.
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Protesters interrupts press conference on Thurman Blevins case decision
Protesters interrupted a news conference by Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman that was scheduled to announce a charging decision in the June 23 officer-involved shooting of Thurman Blevins by Minneapolis police