Minneapolis 3rd Precinct still years away as plans take shape

The Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police building burned in 2020, and it’s become a political talking point in 2024. But it still won’t have a new purpose for quite some time as the city’s politicians are fighting over its future.

Future of Minneapolis' former 3rd Police Precinct: Survey results released

The City of Minneapolis has released the results of a community survey weighing the future of the former 3rd Precinct site that burned down during the 2020 riots.

George Floyd Square: City of Minneapolis finalizing plans for memorial

The city of Minneapolis is moving forward with plans to redevelop George Floyd Square into a community site. A meeting scheduled for Monday evening will discuss ideas for a nearby gas station, street designs, and memorials.

Trump's claims during debate prompt look at progress rebuilding Lake Street after unrest

During his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump claimed Minneapolis burned down during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd.

Former MPD officer Thomas Lane released from federal prison

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who was convicted for his role in George Floyd's murder, was released from prison on Tuesday after completing his state and federal sentences. 

Derek Chauvin moved to new federal prison after stabbing

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd, has been moved to a new federal prison.

George Floyd Square: A look at the designs for 38th and Chicago

The City of Minneapolis is now considering several different plans to redesign streets at George Floyd Square and transform the former gas station into a community space.

Wells Fargo destroyed in 2020 riots becoming affordable housing

The spot that housed a Wells Fargo branch in Minneapolis that was burned down during the 2020 riots is becoming an affordable housing complex.

Day of Remembrance kicks off events marking 4th anniversary of George Floyd's death

When George Floyd died at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on Memorial Day in 2020, his death prompted protests and calls for change.

Four years after George Floyd, are reforms building trust in Minneapolis police?

When George Floyd was killed at the hands of Minneapolis police, it sparked outrage, protests and spurred scathing investigations into the department. But four years after Floyd’s murder, patience with the slow pace of police reform in Minneapolis is thin.

Chauvin represents himself in effort to withdraw tax fraud guilty plea

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd in 2020, appeared remotely in Washington County Court on Friday afternoon to withdraw a previous tax fraud guilty plea.  

Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd’s murder

The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to an eyewitness who tried to intervene to prevent George Floyd’s murder and who says he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result.

Ex-Minneapolis cop Thomas Lane finishes federal prison sentence for role in George Floyd's murder

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who was convicted for his role in George Floyd's murder, has completed his federal prison sentence. However, he still has to serve his state sentence. 

Minneapolis police discipline reports made public

The City of Minneapolis has released reports that offer insight into discipline administered to Minneapolis Police Department officers – some of which stem from the aftermath of the 2020 George Floyd riots.

Learning from the 2020 riots response in Minneapolis

The City of Minneapolis is in "reset" mode when it comes to handling critical incidents. Since the death of George Floyd, there have been policy and procedure changes but also a lot of training.

Witness recounts horror of finding man shot in car with kids in Minneapolis

Edwin Reed is still very distraught about what he saw this past Friday afternoon when a vehicle pulled up in front of his business with a gunshot victim in the passenger seat and children in the back.