Businesses left struggling 5 years after George Floyd’s murder
The city council and Minneapolis mayor haven’t agreed on how to transform the space and business owners say it is costing them their jobs.
George Floyd remembered: Events planned to mark 5 years since death
Events are planned in Minneapolis this weekend to mark five years since George Floyd was killed.
DOJ files motion to dismiss Minneapolis consent decree
The Department of Justice has filed a motion asking a judge to dismiss the federal consent decree against the City of Minneapolis created in the aftermath of George Floyd's killing.
George Floyd’s murder shook the country. Can his mural help it heal?
As protests and riots swept over Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd in 2020, an iconic painting emerged as a destination for healing. Five years later, one of the artists who created the colorful mural reflects on the impact it has had in a “sad place to be."
After George Floyd: FOX 9 Documentary explores police reforms 5 years later
George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis sparked protests, civil unrest and calls for police reform across the country. Five years later, a FOX 9 documentary examines what has – and hasn’t – changed since May 25, 2020.
If Trump Administration walks away from consent decree, MPD reforms all on state
The Trump Administration could decide this week whether it will continue to pursue a federal consent decree with the Minneapolis Police Department.
Trump pardon of Derek Chauvin unlikely, MPD Chief says 'no credible information'
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Monday there is “no credible information" that President Donald Trump will pardon former officer Derek Chauvin in the Memorial Day 2020 murder of George Floyd.
At George Floyd Square, these officers hope to build trust in MPD
Five years after the murder of George Floyd exposed the depths of mistrust in the Minneapolis Police Department, two officers are walking a new beat in an area that still feels forgotten.
Pope Leo XIV posted about George Floyd, JD Vance
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV shared social media posts that weighed in on George Floyd in 2020 and JD Vance earlier this year.
Alpha News defamation lawsuit involving Minneapolis PD dismissed by judge
A defamation lawsuit filed against Alpha News – the creators behind the “Fall of Minneapolis" documentary that criticized leaders’ response in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd – has been dismissed by a Hennepin County judge.
Frustrated and confused: How George Floyd Square has sparked a city council vs. mayor debate
What’s new with George Floyd Square? Nothing has changed and that is the story.
George Floyd Square pedestrian mall study veto overridden by city council
Backed by activist groups, council members have promoted the idea of creating a “pedestrian mall" to honor the site of George Floyd's death. However, Mayor Jacob Frey previously vetoed the proposal, citing the needs of surrounding residents and business owners' wishes to have the area reopened for traffic.
Future of People's Way: Meeting on plans for gas station
On Wednesday night, the community gave feedback on what to do with Peoples’ Way at George Floyd Square. Four applicants spoke about what they want to do with the former Speedway Gas Station.
Frustration grows with indecision over George Floyd Square
The future of George Floyd Square remains uncertain nearly five years after Floyd’s death.