Minneapolis Council members get private security after threats

The City of Minneapolis is spending $4,500 a day for private security for three council members who have received threats following the police killing of George Floyd, FOX 9 has learned.

Republicans tie Minneapolis, St. Paul recovery aid to rioting investigation

Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate are tying recovery aid for businesses damaged or destroyed in recent rioting to a GOP-led investigation of shortcomings in the government response to the unrest.

Judge denies request to broadcast proceedings in George Floyd murder trial

Attorneys representing the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd filed a motion asking the court to approve video coverage of pre-trial proceedings.

Reward increased to $20,000 for info leading to arrest of couple connected to St. Paul business fires

The ATF is increasing its reward up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a couple wanted in connection to multiple fires at various St. Paul businesses amid the riots following George Floyd's death. The original reward was $10,000.

Crowds tear down statues in Madison, punch Wisconsin state senator after arrest of Black activist

Crowds outside the Wisconsin State Capitol tore down two statues and attacked a state senator amid protests following the arrest of a Black man who was at a restaurant with a megaphone and a baseball bat.

Kroll: Minneapolis police union has become 'scapegoat' following Floyd death

Since the killing of George Floyd, the Minneapolis police union has been noticeably quiet. Now, nearly a month after his death, union leaders are breaking their silence. 

Minnesota United takes knee at Allianz Field to show solidarity against racism, injustice

Minnesota United players held their first full team training at Allianz Field in more than three months last Friday, and the team took a knee at midfield to show solidarity in fighting against racism and social injustice.

A memorial for victims of law enforcement killings in Minneapolis

At the intersection of 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis, George Floyd’s life is being memorialized along with the other victims of law enforcement killings.

Complaint: 8 corrections officers of color say Ramsey County 'reassigned' them away from ex-officer Chauvin

Eight correctional officers of color have filed complaints against the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center, stating that they were "segregated and reassigned away from the floor holding Derek Chauvin," the former officer charged in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Protesters want Coon Rapids principal to resign for forcing 'Black Lives Matter' apology by student in 2015

A group of protesters rallied on Saturday, calling on a Coon Rapids principal to step down for an incident in 2015 in which a student was forced to apologize after stating support for the "Black Lives Matter." They are also pushing the district to take further steps to act against racism.

Gov. Walz says legislative gridlock on police reforms is an 'embarrassment'

Speaking Saturday, Governor Tim Walz said it was an "embarrassment" to see Minnesota lawmakers go home overnight without reaching a deal on significant police reforms, after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked calls for changes across the United States.

Minnesota ends special session without deal on policing

A special session of the Minnesota Legislature ended Saturday without agreement on remaking policing in the state where George Floyd was killed.