Black community leaders, activists back Minneapolis police chief amid calls to defund, dismantle MPD
Black community leaders, activists and supporters rallied outside Minneapolis City Hall Thursday announcing their full support for Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, who recently unveil his plans to reform the city’s police department.
Black community leaders, activists and supporters rallied outside Minneapolis City Hall Thursday announcing their full support for Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, who recently unveil his plans to reform the city’s police department.
'I had to say something': Vikings hold emotional team meetings, speak out on George Floyd's death
Vikings players Eric Kendricks, Anthony Harris and Ameer Abdullah, GM Rick Spielman, co-defensive coordinator Andre Patterson and Chief Operating Officer Andrew Miller all participated in a near 90-minute Zoom call to react on George Floyd's death, racism and social injustice.
Vikings players Eric Kendricks, Anthony Harris and Ameer Abdullah, GM Rick Spielman, co-defensive coordinator Andre Patterson and Chief Operating Officer Andrew Miller all participated in a near 90-minute Zoom call to react on George Floyd's death, racism and social injustice.
ATF offers $10K for info leading to arrest of couple on the run after St. Paul fires
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering $10,000 for anyone who can help agents arrest and convict a couple suspected of setting several fires during unrest in St. Paul.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering $10,000 for anyone who can help agents arrest and convict a couple suspected of setting several fires during unrest in St. Paul.
Timberwolves looking to create positive change in wake of George Floyd's death
Ryan Saunders and Gersson Rosas are navigating the Timberwolves' organization through the Covid-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Ryan Saunders and Gersson Rosas are navigating the Timberwolves' organization through the Covid-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
FBI searching video 'frame by frame' to ID suspects in Twin Cities riots, violence
The FBI announced Thursday it is “pouring over video and pictures” of the riots in Minneapolis and St. Paul after the death of George Floyd late last month.
The FBI announced Thursday it is “pouring over video and pictures” of the riots in Minneapolis and St. Paul after the death of George Floyd late last month.
Users who say ‘All Lives Matter’ to Apple’s Siri are given information about Black Lives Matter
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Dr. Andrew Baker reappointed as Hennepin County Medical Examiner despite dissenting votes
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted to reappointment Hennepin County Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker to a fifth, four-year term Thursday afternoon hours after a national association voiced its support Baker's autopsy of George Floyd, which came under fire by a commissioner Wednesday.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted to reappointment Hennepin County Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker to a fifth, four-year term Thursday afternoon hours after a national association voiced its support Baker's autopsy of George Floyd, which came under fire by a commissioner Wednesday.
‘Insensitive, wrong and racist:’ Trainer on leave over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ workout at Wisconsin gym
An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10. Some have said the workout sign was wrong, if not racist. With controversy growing, the corporate office issued a statement slamming the workout. Members said they have a lot of questions, too.
An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10. Some have said the workout sign was wrong, if not racist. With controversy growing, the corporate office issued a statement slamming the workout. Members said they have a lot of questions, too.
12 other universities join North Central in creating a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship
North Central University has formally established the first George Floyd Memorial Scholarship after announcing its creation at Floyd’s funeral service at the university last week and more than 12 other universities have started their own, too.
North Central University has formally established the first George Floyd Memorial Scholarship after announcing its creation at Floyd’s funeral service at the university last week and more than 12 other universities have started their own, too.
What cities and states are doing to reform policing policies following George Floyd's death
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Former Minneapolis police union attorney: City can't blame all of Minneapolis PD's failings on the union
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arrandondo announced Wednesday the police department would pull out of contract negotiations with the union, as the city moves to react to the death of George Floyd's death.
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arrandondo announced Wednesday the police department would pull out of contract negotiations with the union, as the city moves to react to the death of George Floyd's death.
Minneapolis balloon artist arrested amid riots says he was trying to help protect community
A Minneapolis business owner has been charged in connection to the riots that followed George Floyd's death, but he says the reason he was out past curfew was to help protect his community from further damage.
A Minneapolis business owner has been charged in connection to the riots that followed George Floyd's death, but he says the reason he was out past curfew was to help protect his community from further damage.
Group tears down Columbus statue outside Minnesota State Capitol
A group has made good on its promise to tear down the statue of Christopher Columbus standing on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds.
A group has made good on its promise to tear down the statue of Christopher Columbus standing on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds.
Officer facing aiding and abetting charge in death of George Floyd released on bail
One of the three former officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.
One of the three former officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.
Family of man who died in Minneapolis police custody in 2010 still waiting for promised reforms
The family of a man who died in Minneapolis police custody a decade ago wants to know why promised reforms still haven’t happened.
The family of a man who died in Minneapolis police custody a decade ago wants to know why promised reforms still haven’t happened.
Third person charged in connection to St. Paul nutrition store arson amid riots
A third teenager has been charged in connection to arson at a St. Paul nutrition store amid the riots following the death of George Floyd.
A third teenager has been charged in connection to arson at a St. Paul nutrition store amid the riots following the death of George Floyd.
Frey backs MPD chief's move on police union negotiations, believes it can bring change
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he will no longer negotiate with the police union, so he can open up his department to real change. Hours later, Mayor Jacob Frey was praising the decision.
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he will no longer negotiate with the police union, so he can open up his department to real change. Hours later, Mayor Jacob Frey was praising the decision.
Minneapolis police chief announces withdrawal from contract negotiations with city's police union
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled police officers through early warning signs.
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled police officers through early warning signs.
Minnesota Twins ownership group, Minnesota Vikings donate millions to racial justice efforts
The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday the Pohlad ownership family is donating $25 million to racial just issues in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday the Pohlad ownership family is donating $25 million to racial just issues in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Unofficial 'George Floyd Ave.' sign installed at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis
An unofficial “George Floyd Avenue” sign has been put up at 38th and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, but the city of Minneapolis says it did not install it.
An unofficial “George Floyd Avenue” sign has been put up at 38th and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, but the city of Minneapolis says it did not install it.