Minn. lawmakers hit roadblock, Chauvin trial security funding in question
Minnesota lawmakers hit a roadblock over how to pay the estimated $35 million cost of securing the upcoming Derek Chauvin murder trial, which is scheduled to start in three weeks.
38th and Chicago to remain closed to traffic during Chauvin trial
The intersection of 38th and Chicago, which has been closed since George Floyd's death, will remain closed to vehicle traffic during the upcoming trial for fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged in Floyd's death.
Appeals court says it won't step in to delay Derek Chauvin trial
The Minnesota Court of Appeals said Friday it will not step in and delay the upcoming murder trial of Derek Chauvin.
South Minneapolis post office destroyed in riots to be rebuilt
The U.S. Postal Service will be rebuilding the Minnehaha Post Office, which was destroyed in the riots following George Floyd's death, according to a USPS spokeswoman.
Judge denies request to reinstate 3rd-degree murder charge in George Floyd death
A Hennepin County District Court judge denied the state's request to reinstate the third-degree murder charge against fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who has been charged in the death of George Floyd.
8 minority jail officers allegedly kept off Derek Chauvin’s guard, lawsuit says
Eight Minnesota jail guards filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging racial discrimination after they were barred from working on the floor where a former police officer charged in George Floyd’s death was being held.
Prospective witness lists submitted for Derek Chauvin trial
With jury selection just weeks away, the state and defense released their prospective witness lists in the trial of fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Walz signs executive order calling up National Guard to Minneapolis for Chauvin trial
Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order calling up the Minnesota National Guard to Minneapolis ahead of the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
'I think she's playing possum': Woman's death one year later draws comparisons to George Floyd's
It was not the first time law enforcement was called to help Nekeya Moody during a mental health crisis, but it would be the last.
State asks to reinstate 3rd-degree murder charge in George Floyd death
The state is looking to reinstate the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, as well as add the same charge against the other three ex-officers connected to the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota officials raise security concerns about Chauvin trial, GOP derides $35 million fund as 'bailout'
Minnesota public safety officials raised doubts Tuesday about having enough law enforcement in Minneapolis during the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with murder for the death of George Floyd.
The Talk: 'A grim rite of passage' for families of color
For generations, African American parents have been warning their children about the potential dangers of being black in America.
George Floyd's uncle: 'People need to see our face' at Chauvin trial
Selwyn Jones, George Floyd’s uncle, may live several hundred miles away in South Dakota, but he is keeping close tabs on the criminal justice system in relation to his nephew’s deadly arrest.
Group plans exhibit for preserved George Floyd murals
A group of volunteers in Minneapolis is continuing to work to preserve the murals and artworks created in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Walz seeks millions for securing Chauvin trial in March
Gov. Tim Walz's administration expects it will require 600 state personnel and an untold number of local law enforcement officials to secure the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused of murdering George Floyd.
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.