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.
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.
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.
A special session of the Minnesota Legislature ended Saturday without agreement on remaking policing in the state where George Floyd was killed.
Second former officer charged in connection to George Floyd's death released on bail
The second of four former officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has been released on bail, jail records show.
The second of four former officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has been released on bail, jail records show.
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.
In the wake of protests over the police killing of George Floyd, many are asking whether police can really be trusted to police themselves.
Senate Republicans make 'final offer' on Minnesota police reforms as lawmakers struggle to reach deal
Senate Republicans say they've made "one final offer" on a package of police reforms for Minnesota while Democrats say the compromise doesn't go far enough.
Senate Republicans say they've made "one final offer" on a package of police reforms for Minnesota while Democrats say the compromise doesn't go far enough.
Minnesota State Patrol removes protesters who got into Senate building during reform negotiations
As Minnesota lawmakers continued special session negotiations over police reforms, a group of protesters calling for changes forced their way into the Senate building Friday evening.
As Minnesota lawmakers continued special session negotiations over police reforms, a group of protesters calling for changes forced their way into the Senate building Friday evening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blake School soccer teams bike, run 8.46 miles for #MN846forchange
Following nationwide fundraising efforts, the Blake girls and boys soccer teams took part in the #MN846forchange.
Following nationwide fundraising efforts, the Blake girls and boys soccer teams took part in the #MN846forchange.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brainerd, Minnesota man charged for role in 3rd Precinct fire after arrest in Breckenridge, Colorado
A 23-year-old Brainerd, Minnesota man is charged with aiding and abetting the arson of Minneapolis’s Third Police Precinct Tuesday after his arrest in Breckenridge, Colorado Sunday.
A 23-year-old Brainerd, Minnesota man is charged with aiding and abetting the arson of Minneapolis’s Third Police Precinct Tuesday after his arrest in Breckenridge, Colorado Sunday.
'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.
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.
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.