Community activists plan for 'The Black 4th' weekend of social justice events
Black organizers and community activists promise their calls for justice will not slow down over the upcoming holiday weekend. In fact, they have big plans for what they're calling "The Black 4th" in the wake of George Floyd’s death and their continued fight for equal rights and fairness.
Black organizers and community activists promise their calls for justice will not slow down over the upcoming holiday weekend. In fact, they have big plans for what they're calling "The Black 4th" in the wake of George Floyd’s death and their continued fight for equal rights and fairness.
Spanish-language radio station destroyed in riots looks for new start in Twin Cities
After losing a radio studio to the fires after George Floyd's death, a local entrepreneur is working to rebuild.
After losing a radio studio to the fires after George Floyd's death, a local entrepreneur is working to rebuild.
Walz asks Trump for federal disaster relief after rioting, $15M estimate so far
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked President Donald Trump for a federal disaster declaration to deal with damage from the late May rioting in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked President Donald Trump for a federal disaster declaration to deal with damage from the late May rioting in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Little evidence that George Floyd protests spread coronavirus in US
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
Business owners recount Twin Cities riots, damage during Senate oversight hearing
A Minnesota Senate oversight committee heard from half a dozen business owners in the Twin Cities Wednesday whose businesses were damaged during the unrest after the death of George Floyd.
A Minnesota Senate oversight committee heard from half a dozen business owners in the Twin Cities Wednesday whose businesses were damaged during the unrest after the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota couple with Prince ties launches 'Purple Movement' in wake of George Floyd's death
A Minnesota couple, who once collaborated and performed with Prince, are now hoping the music legend and his followers can spark a peaceful movement for change.
A Minnesota couple, who once collaborated and performed with Prince, are now hoping the music legend and his followers can spark a peaceful movement for change.
ATF makes 13 arson arrests since Twin Cities riots, releases new images
It’s been one month since unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul led to the arson of multiple buildings in both cities. While some arrests have been made, authorities are still releasing images of people believed to be involved.
It’s been one month since unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul led to the arson of multiple buildings in both cities. While some arrests have been made, authorities are still releasing images of people believed to be involved.
Trial date, case deadlines set for Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death
A Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill has set the date for the first trial of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd as well as other deadlines in the case.
A Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill has set the date for the first trial of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd as well as other deadlines in the case.
2nd person charged in connection to arson of Enterprise in St. Paul amid riots
Matthew Scott White had his first appearance Tuesday in U.S. District Court in St. Paul.
Matthew Scott White had his first appearance Tuesday in U.S. District Court in St. Paul.
Maplewood man charged with arson of Gordon Parks High in St. Paul amid riots
A 19-year-old Maplewood man has been federally charged with arson after allegedly starting a fire at a St. Paul high school amid the riots following George Floyd's death, according to the District of Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.
A 19-year-old Maplewood man has been federally charged with arson after allegedly starting a fire at a St. Paul high school amid the riots following George Floyd's death, according to the District of Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.
Minneapolis' Lake Street business owners take first step in rebuilding after riots
A first step was taken to help Lake Street business owners rebuild after their livelihoods were destroyed by the unrest a few weeks ago in Minneapolis.
A first step was taken to help Lake Street business owners rebuild after their livelihoods were destroyed by the unrest a few weeks ago in Minneapolis.
9-year-old Minneapolis girl writes inspirational children's book after witnessing death of George Floyd
After witnessing the death of George Floyd, a 9-year-old girl is ready to put pen to paper.
After witnessing the death of George Floyd, a 9-year-old girl is ready to put pen to paper.
Hennepin County Board: Racism is a public health crisis
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday declaring racism a public health crisis.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday declaring racism a public health crisis.
California Democrats in support of renaming John Wayne Airport argue actor would not have defended Floyd
Fred Smoller and Dr. Michael Moodian are speaking out after the late actor's son came to his defense.
Fred Smoller and Dr. Michael Moodian are speaking out after the late actor's son came to his defense.
Justice Frontline Aid dedicates time, skills to protecting protesters
A group of local volunteers have come together to create an organization they say is necessary to keep protests going throughout the cities.
A group of local volunteers have come together to create an organization they say is necessary to keep protests going throughout the cities.
Judge threatens gag orders, moving Minneapolis officer trials due to public comments on case
The former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of killing George Floyd made court appearances in downtown Minneapolis Monday where a judge set a trial date for next year and warned public officials to stop talking about the case publicly.
The former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of killing George Floyd made court appearances in downtown Minneapolis Monday where a judge set a trial date for next year and warned public officials to stop talking about the case publicly.
Minneapolis NAACP president: ‘We all have a position, we all have a duty to activate’ in confronting racism
Since the death of George Floyd just over a month ago, conversations around racism are happening across the country and especially here in Minnesota.
Since the death of George Floyd just over a month ago, conversations around racism are happening across the country and especially here in Minnesota.
4 Minneapolis officers accused of killing George Floyd to make court appearances Monday
The former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of killing George Floyd will make appearances in a downtown Minneapolis courtroom Monday.
The former Minneapolis Police Officers accused of killing George Floyd will make appearances in a downtown Minneapolis courtroom Monday.
Protesters gather in Minneapolis to demand justice for George Floyd, defend black trans lives
Protesters gathered in Minneapolis Sunday to voice their message during the annual Twin Cities Pride weekend.
Protesters gathered in Minneapolis Sunday to voice their message during the annual Twin Cities Pride weekend.
Protesters face off outside Minnesota Governor's Residence over police reforms
Two protests faced off on Saturday outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul, as Minnesota considers the future of policing.
Two protests faced off on Saturday outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul, as Minnesota considers the future of policing.