Minneapolis mayor reaches out to community as Derek Chauvin trial approaches
With the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin less than 10 days away, uncertainty is growing about safety in the coming months.
Minneapolis drops plan to hire social media influencers for Chauvin trial
The City of Minneapolis announced Monday it is dropping its plan to pay social media influencers to push out the city's messaging during trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd.
Appeals court hears oral arguments on 3rd-degree murder charge in Chauvin case
The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Monday over reinstating the third-degree murder charge in the case against Derek Chauvin.
Principal calls on Minneapolis community to offer in-person activities during break
A Minneapolis high school principal called on her community to offer in-person activities for students during a two-week break at the beginning of April that will coincide with a high-profile murder trial in the city.
Community members wary of Operation Safety Net ahead of trial
Preparation was a keyword during a news conference Monday with local, state, and federal law enforcement agency leaders discussing the latest developments in the Minneapolis Police Department’s new "Operation Safety Net" initiative.
Minneapolis City Council raises concerns over heavy security surrounding Chauvin trial
As more barriers appear in downtown Minneapolis one week away from jury selection in the Derek Chauvin trial, it’s a very visible sign of how seriously law enforcement are preparing to prevent problems.
George Floyd's family only allowed 1 member in courtroom during Chauvin trial, judge rules
The families of both George Floyd and Derek Chauvin will only get one seat each in the courtroom for the murder trial.
Some Hennepin County services relocating ahead of Chauvin trial
Some county services will be relocated from the Hennepin County Government Center for security reasons ahead of the Derek Chauvin trial.
Minneapolis City Council approves mutual aid, community outreach plans for Chauvin trial
The Minneapolis City Council approved plans for mutual aid from other law enforcement agencies and partnership with community groups for the upcoming Derek Chauvin trial.
As Chauvin trial looms, Walz and lawmakers at impasse over outside police help
Republicans on the Senate Finance committee advanced a new $15 million Derek Chauvin trial security funding package over Democrats' objections, yet the issue is far from settled.
Derek Chauvin trial: Security increasing around public buildings in Minneapolis
Minneapolis leaders provided another update Wednesday about security plans for the upcoming trial for Derek Chauvin,
Sources: Federal grand jury looking into Derek Chauvin case
Sources familiar with the details and participants in the Derek Chauvin case say a federal grand jury has been meeting to look into civil rights violations by the former Minneapolis Police officer.
White riot: The threat from domestic violent extremism
As the political extremes have taken center stage in American life, domestic violent extremism has become the greatest threat to national security.
First look at Minneapolis courtroom where Derek Chauvin will be tried
New video is providing a first look at the courtroom in which former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial for the murder of George Floyd.
Hennepin Co. Sheriff describes security measures planned for Chauvin trial
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson describes some of the security measures planned for the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin.
Minnesota House rejects $35 million security account for Chauvin trial
On a 71-63 vote, the Minnesota House rejected the $35 million state-funded security account for the upcoming Derek Chauvin murder trial after bringing it up with no notice.
Minneapolis leaders detail security plans for Derek Chauvin trial
City leaders provided details Wednesday for how they are preparing for the upcoming murder trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.