Minneapolis residents hold community meeting to talk policing reforms
A week after a coalition of Minneapolis City Councilmembers gathered to call for the defunding of the city's police department, members of one community on the city's northside came together to discuss the future of police in Minneapolis.
A week after a coalition of Minneapolis City Councilmembers gathered to call for the defunding of the city's police department, members of one community on the city's northside came together to discuss the future of police in Minneapolis.
Informal decal turns Minneapolis park into 'George Floyd Park'
A Minneapolis park has gotten an informal name change to honor George Floyd after someone added a decal sticker this weekend.
A Minneapolis park has gotten an informal name change to honor George Floyd after someone added a decal sticker this weekend.
'These are our men': Mothers march demanding change in Minneapolis
Women and families of color marched two and a half miles Sunday to demand change.
Women and families of color marched two and a half miles Sunday to demand change.
Minnesota lawmakers face partisan chasm over policing reforms as special session continues this week
A busy week is ahead for Minnesota lawmakers as the state legislature is prepared for a continued special session to weigh changes to policing, criminal justice, and other social justice issues in the wake of George Floyd's death.
A busy week is ahead for Minnesota lawmakers as the state legislature is prepared for a continued special session to weigh changes to policing, criminal justice, and other social justice issues in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Minneapolis joins rallies held across the nation as part of day of action against police brutality
Rallies held in Minneapolis were among a dozen events planned in cities across the United States on Saturday as part of a day of action that follows unrest caused by the death of George Floyd.
Rallies held in Minneapolis were among a dozen events planned in cities across the United States on Saturday as part of a day of action that follows unrest caused by the death of George Floyd.
Sen. Tina Smith meets with business owners, tours damage left by riots in St. Paul
Senator Tina Smith toured the damage left behind by fires and unrest in the aftermath as federal lawmakers consider relief packages for businesses damaged during the riots in the Twin Cities.
Senator Tina Smith toured the damage left behind by fires and unrest in the aftermath as federal lawmakers consider relief packages for businesses damaged during the riots in the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis marchers push lawmakers to make changes, urge others to raise their voices
Marchers took to the streets of Minneapolis during separate protests on Saturday, calling for justice for George Floyd while hoping to maintain the momentum for social change created by Floyd's death.
Marchers took to the streets of Minneapolis during separate protests on Saturday, calling for justice for George Floyd while hoping to maintain the momentum for social change created by Floyd's death.
Lawmakers hold hours-long hearing as Minnesota legislature weighs police changes
Protesters are out calling for change while lawmakers in St. Paul are in day two of a special session on Saturday.
Protesters are out calling for change while lawmakers in St. Paul are in day two of a special session on Saturday.
Protesters call on Minneapolis police union president to be removed
Protesters are calling for the leader of Minneapolis' police union to step down in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Protesters are calling for the leader of Minneapolis' police union to step down in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Minnesota GOP pledges to block most DFL-backed police changes after Floyd's death
Minnesota legislative Republicans vowed Friday to block most of the criminal justice and police accountability changes that activists are demanding after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Minnesota legislative Republicans vowed Friday to block most of the criminal justice and police accountability changes that activists are demanding after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
St. Paul City Attorney's Office to dismiss cases involving peaceful protesters during unrest
The St. Paul City Attorney's Office has been reviewing nearly 100 cases connected to the civil unrest following the death of George Floyd.
The St. Paul City Attorney's Office has been reviewing nearly 100 cases connected to the civil unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Activists keep pressure on Minnesota lawmakers as legislative package pushing policing change is introduced
As the death of George Floyd continues to be felt nationwide, activists in Minnesota are continuing their calls for lawmakers to institute real change to prevent further killings by police.
As the death of George Floyd continues to be felt nationwide, activists in Minnesota are continuing their calls for lawmakers to institute real change to prevent further killings by police.
Minneapolis City Council introduces resolution, plan for new model of public safety
All 12 members of the Minneapolis City Council co-authored and introduced a resolution Friday “declaring the intent to create a transformative new model for cultivating safety” in the city.
All 12 members of the Minneapolis City Council co-authored and introduced a resolution Friday “declaring the intent to create a transformative new model for cultivating safety” in the city.
Minneapolis NAACP hosts community memorial for George Floyd Friday
The Minneapolis NAACP is holding a community memorial Friday evening to remember the lives of George Floyd and other black lives that were taken by police violence.
The Minneapolis NAACP is holding a community memorial Friday evening to remember the lives of George Floyd and other black lives that were taken by police violence.
New proposal would have Minneapolis residents vote on whether to remove, replace police department
Minneapolis residents would be able to vote on whether to remove the police department from the city charter and replace it with a new department that would “provide for community safety and violence prevention,” under a new proposal from some city council members.
Minneapolis residents would be able to vote on whether to remove the police department from the city charter and replace it with a new department that would “provide for community safety and violence prevention,” under a new proposal from some city council members.
Minnesota corrections officer on leave for comments made during moment of silence for George Floyd
A Minnesota corrections officers is on paid investigatory leave after an outburst during a moment of silence for George Floyd at the state prison in Stillwater earlier this week, a spokesperson for the state Department of Corrections confirmed to FOX 9.
A Minnesota corrections officers is on paid investigatory leave after an outburst during a moment of silence for George Floyd at the state prison in Stillwater earlier this week, a spokesperson for the state Department of Corrections confirmed to FOX 9.
Former NBA players led by George Floyd's friend Stephen Jackson hold rally pushing for change
Before George Floyd's death caused an explosion of grief, anger, and unrest, he was a teen growing up in Texas who became friends with future NBA player Stephen Jackson.
Before George Floyd's death caused an explosion of grief, anger, and unrest, he was a teen growing up in Texas who became friends with future NBA player Stephen Jackson.
Minnesota governor, legislative leaders announce priorities for police changes following Floyd's death
On Thursday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced priorities for changes for law enforcement and accountability, which will be the focus of a special session that starts Friday.
On Thursday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced priorities for changes for law enforcement and accountability, which will be the focus of a special session that starts Friday.
Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change
A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change.
A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change.
Capitol preservationist: No one formally petitioned for Columbus statue's removal before toppling
No one submitted a formal letter seeking removal of the Christopher Columbus statue from the Minnesota State Capitol grounds before a group of protesters toppled it Wednesday night, the lead preservationist of the Capitol area said.
No one submitted a formal letter seeking removal of the Christopher Columbus statue from the Minnesota State Capitol grounds before a group of protesters toppled it Wednesday night, the lead preservationist of the Capitol area said.