George Floyd protests: Minneapolis settles lawsuit alleging journalists were harassed, hurt
The city of Minneapolis agreed Thursday to pay $950,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that journalists were subjected to police harassment and even hurt while covering protests over the police killings of George Floyd.
3 former MPD officer workers' comp settlements approved by Minneapolis City Council
The Minneapolis City Council has approved workers' compensation settlements for three former Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers claiming they faced PTSD while working during the unrest following George Floyd’s death.
Attorney: Derek Chauvin released from hospital after stabbing
An attorney for imprisoned former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin says Chauvin has been released from the hospital after being stabbed last month.
Inmate stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times, charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say
The inmate told agents he attacked Chauvin on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, as a symbolic connection to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Derek Chauvin’s family has received no updates after prison stabbing, attorney says
An attorney for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, said Saturday that Chauvin’s family has been kept in the dark by federal prison officials after he was stabbed in prison.
Prosecutors decry stabbing of ex-officer Derek Chauvin while incarcerated in George Floyd’s killing
Minnesota’s attorney general on Saturday denounced a prison attack on Derek Chauvin, saying the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd should be able to serve his sentence without fear of violence.
Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, AP source says
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday.
Derek Chauvin makes another bid to overturn federal conviction in murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is making another attempt to overturn his federal civil rights conviction in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, saying new evidence shows that he didn’t cause Floyd’s death.
First class graduates from Community Safety Specialist Program in Minneapolis
The murder of George Floyd placed Minneapolis at the forefront of a national conversation about policing, community safety and alternatives to traditional law enforcement. From there, the idea for the Community Safety Specialist Program was born.
Minneapolis council again delays vote on 3rd precinct
Once again, a Minneapolis City Council committee has failed to take action on the future of the city's third police precinct.
Saturday would have been George Floyd's 50th birthday
George Floyd was remembered on Saturday on what should have been his 50th birthday.
1,000+ plywood street art panels created after murder of George Floyd find new home
During the unrest following the murder of George Floyd, business owners boarded up windows and doors to deter rioters, and artists saw the plywood planks as blank canvases to express the range of emotions they were experiencing.
University of Minnesota study suggests tear gas exposure has impact on reproductive health
In the wake of nationwide protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, anecdotal reports of irregular menstrual cycles emerged among protestors who were exposed to tear gas used by law enforcement.
City of Minneapolis approves another $1M in worker's comp for police officers
A Minneapolis City Council Committee has approved another million-plus dollars in workers' compensation for former Minneapolis Police Officers claiming post-traumatic stress and other injuries as they leave the force.
Tou Thao sentenced to over 4 years for his role in George Floyd's killing
The fourth and final former Minneapolis police officer charged for his role in George Floyd's murder was sentenced in court on Monday.
Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao to be sentenced Monday in George Floyd's killing
The fourth and final former Minneapolis police officer charged for his role in George Floyd's murder is set to learn his fate on Monday.
NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking meme mocking George Floyd
"I messed up plain and simple," driver Noah Gragson said after his suspension was announced.
Officer involved in Floyd murder has appeal for new trial denied
A Minneapolis Police Officer convicted as part of the murder of George Floyd has had an appeal for a new trial denied.
Minneapolis considers new option for future of 3rd Precinct
A new report shows most citizens support rebuilding the Minneapolis police's 3rd Precinct at its original location, which was burned down during the 2020 riots, while the city is also now considering a new option.
Minnesota National Guard member fired live rounds during 2020 unrest: Video
The Minnesota BCA released video of a Minnesota National Guard member firing a live round incident during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.