Minneapolis officials outline options for changes to George Floyd memorial
Minneapolis leaders held a public meeting Thursday as officials plan changes to the intersection where George Floyd died.
Defense attorney in Floyd case pushes for change of venue due to hostile crowd after hearing
A lawyer representing one of the fired Minneapolis police officers in the George Floyd case submitted more documents calling for a change of venue for the upcoming trial after the defendants were met with a hostile crowd following last month's hearing.
Newly released video shows officer charged in George Floyd’s death helping man in wheelchair
The body camera footage of former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane helping a man in a motorized wheelchair was released to the public Thursday as his defense intends to use it as character evidence in the George Floyd case.
Council to review plan for public input on Minneapolis policing changes
At its next meeting, the Minneapolis City Council will be discussing a proposed timeline for community engagement for ideas how to change the current policing structure, according to city officials.
Video of fired officer helping man in wheelchair filed as evidence in Floyd case
The defense representing former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane is looking to use body camera footage of Lane helping a man on motorized wheelchair as character evidence during the George Floyd trial.
Court provides update on trial location for former officers in Floyd case
If the trial for the four former Minneapolis police officers remains in Hennepin County, the trial will be held at the Hennepin County Government Center, according to an update from the courts Tuesday.
Is U.S. crime wave due to ‘Minneapolis Effect’?
2020 may turn out to be one of the most violent years on record in Minneapolis with more than 400 shooting victims and 59 homicides so far, with more than three months of the year to go.
Defense teams in Floyd case say state's additional evidence shows need for four separate cases
Attorneys representing three of the fired Minneapolis police officers in the George Floyd case say the prosecution's plan to introduce more evidence regarding the former officers' previous bad actions further proves their point for four separate cases.
Minneapolis City Council Committee exploring options for 38th and Chicago as winter looms
The city of Minneapolis is exploring ways to reopen the 38th and Chicago Avenue intersection to motor vehicle traffic in time for winter.
Lyn-Lake beautification project aims to restore hope to businesses after riots
A small business owner in south Minneapolis is committed to helping businesses that were impacted by the riots following the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis City Council approves renaming section of Chicago Ave. as 'George Perry Floyd Jr Place'
The Minneapolis City Council has approved a name change to honor the life of George Floyd.
Minnesota Transitions Charter School opens space at MOA after school was destroyed in riots
Minnesota Transitions Secondary School was located in a shopping center across the street from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct and was damaged and looted during riots in May following George Floyd’s death.
Source: Threats contributed to collapse of 3rd Precinct lease deal
Minneapolis activists said they were relieved when the plan to reopen the police department's 3rd precinct fell through.
Minneapolis activists celebrate after 3rd Precinct lease deal falls through
It was a block party turned blocked party Wednesday evening along Minnehaha Avenue after organizers of what was supposed to be a protest pivoted the festivities into a celebration because the city of Minneapolis and a building owner ceased negotiations on a potential replacement for the Police Department’s 3rd Precinct.
In letter to staff, Hennepin County Sheriff offers support during tumultuous year
In a letter to his deputies and staff, Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson offered his support during what he called “challenges for public safety like never before.”
Hennepin County Attorney's Office files motion to reconsider disqualification of 4 prosecutors from Floyd case
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office filed a motion Monday for a judge to reconsider his order to disqualify four prosecutors from the murder case against four former Minneapolis Police Officers in the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd Foundation awards first donation to Salvation Army Harbor Light Center
The family of George Floyd launched a charitable foundation in his honor Sunday night.
Vikings bring awareness to social justice issues before facing Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Vikings honored the family of George Floyd before Sunday's game against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, keeping the Gjallarhorn silent in Floyd's memory.
Family of George Floyd calls for justice following pre-trial hearing for fired officers
Family members of George Floyd called for justice following Friday’s pre-trial motion hearing for the four fired Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to Floyd’s death.
George Floyd case pre-trial hearing: No decision on motions to dismiss charges, change venue, combine cases
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said did not address the motions to dismiss the charges against the former Minneapolis police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd at Friday’s motions hearing.