'He's going to change the world': Family members give tearful eulogies for George Floyd in Houston service
"I thank God for giving me my own personal Superman," his brother told the crowd.
"I thank God for giving me my own personal Superman," his brother told the crowd.
Timberwolves and Lynx join 'Team Up for Change' to fight racism, social injustice
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx announced Tuesday a partnership with the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks for Team Up for Change in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx announced Tuesday a partnership with the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks for Team Up for Change in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.
'Now is the time for racial justice': Biden delivers video message at George Floyd funeral
The former vice president spoke in a pre-recorded message played during the private service.
The former vice president spoke in a pre-recorded message played during the private service.
Walk-up, drive-up COVID-19 testing for George Floyd protesters: Times and locations
The Minnesota Department of Health says anyone who participated in a protest, vigil or other neighborhood event over the last few weeks should get tested for COVID-19, whether they are showing symptoms or not.
The Minnesota Department of Health says anyone who participated in a protest, vigil or other neighborhood event over the last few weeks should get tested for COVID-19, whether they are showing symptoms or not.
George Floyd funeral service: List of speakers, order of service
Some of those planned to speak at George Floyd’s funeral service include Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, and Rev. Al Sharpton – who will deliver the eulogy.
Some of those planned to speak at George Floyd’s funeral service include Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, and Rev. Al Sharpton – who will deliver the eulogy.
Protesters heartened by swift reform, but vow broader change
In the two weeks since George Floyd’s killing, police departments have banned chokeholds, Confederate monuments have fallen and officers have been arrested and charged.
In the two weeks since George Floyd’s killing, police departments have banned chokeholds, Confederate monuments have fallen and officers have been arrested and charged.
'Uncharted territory': Minneapolis City Council brainstorms plan to dismantle MPD
The Minneapolis City Council spoke with reporters Monday after vowing to dismantle the police department, giving some more input on their goals.
The Minneapolis City Council spoke with reporters Monday after vowing to dismantle the police department, giving some more input on their goals.
North Minneapolis salon destroyed in fire after nearly 40 years of business
Flora Westbrooks, the owner of Flora’s Hair Design, has called the 900 block of West Broadway on the north side of Minneapolis home for nearly 40 years. On May 29 her building was intentionally set on fire during unrest in the city.
Flora Westbrooks, the owner of Flora’s Hair Design, has called the 900 block of West Broadway on the north side of Minneapolis home for nearly 40 years. On May 29 her building was intentionally set on fire during unrest in the city.
Art teachers help transform exteriors of boarded-up Uptown businesses
All along Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown, artists are using the plywood on boarded up buildings as their canvases.
All along Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown, artists are using the plywood on boarded up buildings as their canvases.
Charges: Ex-Menards security guard stole police gear amid Minneapolis Third Precinct fire
A 23-year-old St. Paul, Minnesota man has been federally charged with aiding and abetting arson at the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct amid the riots.
A 23-year-old St. Paul, Minnesota man has been federally charged with aiding and abetting arson at the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct amid the riots.
Minneapolis restaurant giving back after getting hit hard by pandemic, riots
Forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic, a restaurant in Powderhorn Minneapolis has reopened after more than a week of civil unrest.
Forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic, a restaurant in Powderhorn Minneapolis has reopened after more than a week of civil unrest.
Top Minnesota Democrats steer clear of 'dismantle the MPD' movement
Three top Minnesota Democrats declined to take a clear position Monday on whether the Minneapolis Police Department should be dismantled and replaced, as a majority of the City Council is pledging to do in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Three top Minnesota Democrats declined to take a clear position Monday on whether the Minneapolis Police Department should be dismantled and replaced, as a majority of the City Council is pledging to do in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Bail set at $1.25M with no conditions for ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made his first court appearance Monday in the death of George Floyd, where a judge set his bail at $1.25 million with no conditions. Chauvin, a veteran police officer, was seen putting his knee on the back of Floyd’s neck’s as he repeatedly said he could not breathe.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made his first court appearance Monday in the death of George Floyd, where a judge set his bail at $1.25 million with no conditions. Chauvin, a veteran police officer, was seen putting his knee on the back of Floyd’s neck’s as he repeatedly said he could not breathe.
Woman arrested for spitting on juvenile protester during anti-racism demonstration in Milwaukee
A 64-year-old woman and licensed attorney was arrested for the second time in two days after a video was published on Facebook which showed her spitting on a black teenager during an anti-racism protest in Milwaukee.
A 64-year-old woman and licensed attorney was arrested for the second time in two days after a video was published on Facebook which showed her spitting on a black teenager during an anti-racism protest in Milwaukee.
How you can help Minneapolis-St. Paul rebuild and support social justice initiatives
Community members are pitching in to help the Minneapolis and St. Paul residents impacted by the riots that have erupted after the death of George Floyd.
Community members are pitching in to help the Minneapolis and St. Paul residents impacted by the riots that have erupted after the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Mayor sets sights on police union in search of culture shift
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reaffirmed his opposition to abolishing the city’s police department Monday, saying his idea of reform has more to do with changing the department’s relationship with the police union.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reaffirmed his opposition to abolishing the city’s police department Monday, saying his idea of reform has more to do with changing the department’s relationship with the police union.
Police: Punctured tires were meant to prevent use of ‘cars as weapons’
Video showing a deputy puncturing the tires of two cars was part of a strategy to keep automobiles from being used as weapons against protesters or police, according to law enforcement.
Video showing a deputy puncturing the tires of two cars was part of a strategy to keep automobiles from being used as weapons against protesters or police, according to law enforcement.
Surveillance video shows St. Paul police officer is not 'Umbrella Man' from Minneapolis riots
New surveillance video proves a St. Paul, Minnesota police officer rumored to be a mysterious, umbrella-carrying man that smashed windows of a business during the Minneapolis riots could not have been at the scene during the crime.
New surveillance video proves a St. Paul, Minnesota police officer rumored to be a mysterious, umbrella-carrying man that smashed windows of a business during the Minneapolis riots could not have been at the scene during the crime.
Lawyer: George Floyd's family, legal team asks United Nations to intervene in case of Floyd's death
The family of George Floyd and their legal team are asking the United Nations to intervene in the case of Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody.
The family of George Floyd and their legal team are asking the United Nations to intervene in the case of Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody.
Behind virus and protests: A chronic US economic racial gap
Black Americans are far more likely to die of COVID-19 and to work in low-paying service jobs — the ones slashed when restaurants and movie theaters closed as a health precaution.
Black Americans are far more likely to die of COVID-19 and to work in low-paying service jobs — the ones slashed when restaurants and movie theaters closed as a health precaution.