Minneapolis approving additional worker’s compensation settlements with first responders

The Minneapolis City Council’s Policy and Government Oversight Committee approved nearly two dozen worker’s compensation settlements with first responders walking away from their jobs, claiming mental health and trauma-related issues.

EXPLAINER: New charge unlikely for ex-cops in George Floyd death

Prosecutors had wanted to add charges of aiding and abetting third-degree murder, but attorneys asked about the case said there’s zero chance that will happen.

Ex-Minneapolis police officers plead not guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights

The four former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights pleaded not guilty to the charges against them in federal court Tuesday.

Police group disputes account of Derek Chauvin 'bodyguard'

An association representing Minnesota police officers is disputing an account from a man who claims he was a bodyguard for Derek Chauvin during the former Minneapolis police officer’s trial. 

Minnesota State Patrol purged messages after Floyd protests

Court testimony shows that the Minnesota State Patrol purged emails and texts messages immediately after protests over the death George Floyd during which the agency is accused of targeting journalists. 

Minneapolis event brings people together for a day of healing

Saturday was a day for healing on Minneapolis' southside for the annual back in the day community festival at Phelps Field Park.

Ex-cops charged in Floyd death want separation from Chauvin

Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights are asking that their federal trials be separated from the trial of Derek Chauvin, who has already been convicted on state murder charges.

Judge won't change Derek Chauvin sentencing memo regarding child witnesses

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said Tuesday he will not amend his sentencing order for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in regards to children at the scene of George Floyd's murder. 

Ellison asks judge to change sentencing memo for Derek Chauvin regarding child witnesses

Minnesota Keith Ellison is asking Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill to change his sentencing memo for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in regards to children at the scene.

Appeals court: Judge can hear arguments for adding charges to Lane, Thao and Kueng cases

A Minnesota Appeals Court says Judge Peter Cahill can hear arguments to add aiding and abetting third-degree murder charges against former Minneapolis police officers Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng. 

George Floyd Square visitors react to Derek Chauvin sentence

Chauvin's sentence of 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd was met with mixed reactions at George Floyd Square on Saturday.

Derek Chauvin sentence: 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd statues vandalized in Brooklyn, Newark

Officials say someone defaced the 6-foot sculpture located at Flatbush Junction with spray paint.

Sharpton on Derek Chauvin sentence: 'Justice would have been the maximum'

“Let us not feel we are here to celebrate because justice would have been George Floyd never having been killed,” Rev. Al Sharpton said in the wake of the sentencing of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Derek Chauvin addresses Floyd family at sentencing

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd, spoke at his sentencing Friday. 

Legal experts share predictions for Chauvin sentencing

Minnesota legal experts are sharing their predictions for Friday’s sentencing of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Explainer: What to know as Derek Chauvin sentenced in George Floyd's death

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin faces sentencing Friday in the death of George Floyd, with a judge weighing a prison term experts say could be as much as 30 years.

Minneapolis opens 'parklet' at 38th and Chicago

A new parklet has been opened at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis, where city crews and activists have been debating the future of the now-closed intersection.

Expert predicts Derek Chauvin won't get maximum sentence Friday

An expert says former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin won't get the maximum 40-year sentence when he goes before a judge Friday.