Changes anticipated for police licensing board in Minnesota

In the wake of protests over the police killing of George Floyd, many are asking whether police can really be trusted to police themselves.

Minnesota lawmakers hit gridlock on police accountability bills

Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota lawmakers turned to partisan squabbling Thursday as a self-imposed deadline neared for passing police accountability bills in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Minnesota mayors call on state lawmakers to overhaul police arbitration process

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo are calling on state lawmakers to fix the broken system that they say allows police officers accused of "gross misconduct" to return to the streets.

Cup Food closes again, citing safety concerns due to recent shootings in area

Days after quietly reopening at 38th and Chicago, the site of George Floyd's death, owners say Cup Foods has closed again, this time because of safety concerns.

Cup Foods back open, weeks after George Floyd's death

The death of George Floyd will be forever linked to Cup Foods at 38th and Chicago. Floyd was killed after officers were called to the store for the report of a counterfeit bill.

Prosecutors: Officer had knee on Floyd for 7:46, not 8:46

Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd for 7 minutes, 46 seconds -- not the 8:46 that has become a symbol of police brutality -- but said the one-minute error would have no impact on the criminal case against four officers.

Man charged with conspiracy to commit arson for fire at Minneapolis police's Third Precinct

A second man is facing charges for the fire set at the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct, which burned down as tensions boiled over in Minneapolis after George Floyd's death.

USPS to set up mobile post office in Minneapolis after 2 locations damaged in riots

The U.S. Postal Service will set up a mobile post office in Minneapolis as the Lake Street and Minnehaha USPS locations relocate due to damage sustained during the riots.

Senate Republicans advance limited police changes, reject DFL proposals in tense session

Anger bubbled over on the Minnesota Senate floor Tuesday as Republicans rejected a series of Democratic changes to increase accountability on police officers before passing their own more limited proposals.

Minnesota Freedom Fund promises transparency with $30 million in donations

A Minnesota bail nonprofit aimed at helping to get low income people out of jail is now facing mounting criticism of how the organization is using millions of dollars in donations.

'Everyone has had enough': How George Floyd's death has impacted Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur

In an interview with college basketball analyst Andy Katz on Tuesday, Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur talked about how his life has been impacted by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

First responder’s 911 call on George Floyd's death: ‘They f------ killed him’

The Minneapolis Police Department released the transcripts Monday of two 911 calls made by bystanders following the death of George Floyd. Both calls were made at 8:32 p.m. on May 25, just minutes after Floyd was taken away by an ambulance. 

Lawmakers outline plans to help Twin Cities business owners rebuild after unrest

Minnesota lawmakers are taking on a lot of issues during this special session, including helping businesses damaged or destroyed by the recent unrest.

ATF offering $70K for help identifying suspects in fires set during Minneapolis, St. Paul riots

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a total of $70,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of a number suspects wanted in connection with fires in the Twin Cities that were set during the unrest following George Floyd’s death. 

'You can call me a snitch if you want': 911 dispatcher concerned about George Floyd arrest called MPD sergeant

A 911 dispatcher called a Minneapolis Police sergeant over her concern of the way officers were handling the deadly arrest of George Floyd Memorial Day night, according to newly released data from the Minneapolis Police Department.