State asks Court of Appeals to rejoin trials of ex-officers in Floyd case

Prosecutors, led by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, are appealing to the Court of Appeals to rejoin the trials of the four fired Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.

County attorney calls out MN Freedom Fund, charges man bailed out twice

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office publicly called out the Minnesota Freedom Fund for bailing out a man it charged with three new felonies Thursday.

Push for law enforcement to get COVID-19 vaccinations before Chauvin trial

Law enforcement officers, who are expected to handle the security for the upcoming trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, are wondering if they will be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine before the court proceedings begin.

Lawmakers divided over proposed $150M for businesses damaged in May riots

While the Minnesota governor is proposing to allocate $150 million toward businesses damaged or destroyed in the May riots, lawmakers are divided over how the state will fund the cost.

Judge denies motion to admit George Floyd's 2019 arrest as evidence at trial

A Hennepin County District Court judge ruled this week that George Floyd’s 2019 arrest in Minneapolis will not be admitted as evidence in the upcoming murder trial.

University of Minnesota study examines serious injuries caused by less-lethal police weapons

During the protests over the death of George Floyd last spring, local doctors began to witness an influx of patients at area hospitals and urgent care wanting to be seen for what they call "traumatic injuries." Health care professionals said they saw an increase in the number of head, neck, and eye injuries. "We saw a massive increase right away," said Sam Cramer, a neurology resident at the University of Minnesota.  The increase in numbers was worrisome for health care professionals like Dr. Cramer. That’s what prompted them to dive deeper into what caused the injuries. After examining 89 patients, health care professionals found that nonlethal weapons caused a substantial number of patients with serious injuries to the head, neck and face in their latest study.  "Most of those patients were injured by kinetic impact projectiles which include rubber bullets and tear gas canisters," said Erika Kaske, a U of M medical student. 

Derek Chauvin trial not impacted by 45-day hold on criminal trials

The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd will not be impacted by an extended hold on jury trials in Minnesota announced Friday.

Judge denies motion to push back Derek Chauvin's trial

Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill denied the state’s motion to push back the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with George Floyd’s murder, due to public health concerns. Chauvin’s trial remains scheduled for March 8. 

Minneapolis Mayor, Council President differ on 38th and Chicago reopening process

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced a list of initiatives that he hopes will lead to the reopening of 38th and Chicago, but the city council president says Frey needs to take action now or let the council handle the situation legislatively.

Defense files motion to confirm George Floyd's medical records weren't tampered with

One of the former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd is asking the court to release details of Floyd’s medical records to see if there was any tampering.

State calls for Floyd trials to be rejoined, held this summer amid COVID-19 concerns

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the prosecution is calling for a Hennepin County District Court judge to reconsider his decision to split the George Floyd case into two trials for the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in his death.

COVID-19 concerns prompt 2 separate trials in George Floyd case

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd while the other three ex-officers charged in the case will be tried together in August.

George Floyd trials: Derek Chauvin in March, 3 others in summer

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd, while the three other ex-officers charged in the case will go on trial together in late summer.

Leaders point out differences in police response to Black Lives Matter protesters versus Capitol rioters

From the President-elect to local activists, some say there are stark differences between the way police handled Black Lives Matter protests over the summer and Wednesday's rally-turned-riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Jenkins seeks community input on the future of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis

The George Floyd Memorial in south Minneapolis was a flashpoint in nationwide protests for racial justice but safety in the area has been a big concern.

State asks to delay George Floyd trial to June, citing COVID-19

Prosecutors in the cases against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd have asked to delay the trial to June 7, 2021, citing COVID-19 concerns. The state's motion is supported by an affidavit from a member of President-elect Joe Biden's Coronavirus Advisory Board.

2 members of 'Boogaloo Bois' facing more federal charges

Two members of the anti-government “Boogaloo” movement are facing new federal charges for allegedly attempting to work with the terrorist organization Hamas as part of a plot to overthrow the federal government.