What we learned in first look at bodycam video from death of George Floyd
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill allowed the media and public to view the footage Wednesday from the body-worn cameras of two of the officers charged in the death of George Floyd.
$2.8M in grants awarded to 175 Lake Street businesses, nonprofits damaged in riots
The Lake Street Council is awarding $2.8 million in grants through its recovery fund to businesses that were damaged or destroyed during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd wrongful death lawsuit filed against Minneapolis, MPD officers
George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel are announcing a federal civil rights wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday. Crump is announcing the lawsuit at noon with co-counsel Antonio Romanucci.
Benjamin Crump to announce civil lawsuit against city of Minneapolis for George Floyd's death
George Floyd's family attorney Benjamin Crump and his co-counsel say they will announce a civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and its police officers Wednesday.
Minneapolis mayor, police chief announce new de-escalation standards for department
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced changes to the Minneapolis Police Department’s force reporting requirements Tuesday, which they say place a stronger emphasis on de-escalation.
'A Big Change is Coming': St. Olaf graduates write anthem supporting Black Lives Matter movement
The last month has been filled with protests and demonstrations calling for an end to police brutality and racial injustice, but now a pair of musicians with ties to Minnesota are sharing their message of solidarity in song.
Cost of Minnesota's response to civil unrest in wake of George Floyd's death grows
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing $4.6 million to reimburse the State Patrol and Minnesota Department of Transportation for responding to the civil unrest in late May and early June.
Details announced for massive 'Get Your Knee Off Our Necks' march for police reform in Washington
Registration for the march is open, and attendees will be required to wear a mask during the event.
Security for Minneapolis Council totaled $152K
The final bill is in for taxpayer funded private security for three Minneapolis City Council members: $152,400.
Alabama man who walked to Minneapolis overwhelmed by support at Floyd memorial
The killing of George Floyd and its aftermath made headlines around the world. One man who saw them lives in Huntsville, Alabama and decided he was going to walk all the way to Minneapolis to pay tribute to Floyd's memory and try to bring people together.
Mothers lead march to Minnesota Capitol as part of stand against police violence
Mothers who lost loved ones in altercations with police took to the streets of St. Paul on Sunday to call for change.
Derek Chauvin's defense objects to gag order: Former cop being called a 'murderer'
The attorney representing Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, has filed an objection to the court’s gag order in the case.
Federal government denies Walz's request for aid after unrest in Minnesota
The federal government has denied a request from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for funds to help rebuild the Twin Cities after damage caused during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.
Mothers who lost loved ones in police altercations meet in Twin Cities for march
Mothers, family members, and partners who have lost loved ones in police altercations came together in the Twin Cities on Saturday as they continue the push for change.
Moved by the death of George Floyd, Alabama man walks to Minneapolis as tribute
The killing of George Floyd and its aftermath made headlines around the world. One man who saw them lives in Huntsville, Alabama and decided he was going to walk all the way to Minneapolis to pay tribute to Floyd's memory and try to bring people together.
Sen. Smith meets with St. Paul business owners impacted by COVID-19, civil unrest
Senator Tina Smith met with a group of St. Paul business owners, who are working to get back on their feet amid COVID-19 and the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
Donation campaign launched to help The Art Shoppe in Minneapolis reopen amid pandemic
For more than three months, the storefront where Diane May volunteers once a week has been closed. Now, May and the 70 other artists who staff and manage The Art Shoppe are hoping to get back in business.
150 Minneapolis police officers seeking disability for PTSD following riots
At least 150 Minneapolis Police Officers have begun the process of seeking ‘duty disability’ for post-traumatic stress under the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), said an attorney representing the officers.
East Lake Clinic damaged in Minneapolis riots sets up pop-up clinic on bus
The East Lake Clinic in south Minneapolis remains boarded up due to damage from the riots, but the people who work there are not gone and the patients are definitely not forgotten.
Judge issues gag order in cases against 4 Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death
A Hennepin County judge presiding over the cases against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd has issued a gag order after at least two of the attorneys talked to the media Wednesday.