7 employees have left the Minneapolis Police Department since George Floyd's death

Seven Minneapolis Police Department employees have left the force since the death of George Floyd on Memorial day, a department spokesperson said Wednesday. 

Lawsuit: Journalist blinded in one eye by officers' foam bullets during Minneapolis riots

A journalist who was blinded in one eye during the Minneapolis riots is suing Minneapolis and Minnesota state officials after she says officers shot her with foam bullets, injuring her and causing her blindness.

'Record. Absolutely record': Minneapolis police chief tells public after video captured George Floyd's death

At a press conference Wednesday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo was asked the question that has been on everyone’s minds: Would we have known about this if there had been no video? 

Hennepin Co. Commissioner opposes reappointment of medical examiner after George Floyd autopsy

A Hennepin County Board of Commissioners committee voted to reappoint the Hennepin County Medical Examiner Tuesday, but one commissioner explained why she voted against his reappointment in the wake of the death of the George Floyd.

Walz extends peacetime emergency, calls lawmakers back for special session

Gov. Tim Walz is calling the Minnesota Legislature back for a special session starting Friday to deal with the issues surrounding George Floyd's death and the coronavirus pandemic.

'Stop the pain,' a brother of George Floyd tells Congress

“I’m here today to ask you to make it stop. Stop the pain,” Philonese Floyd told the silenced hearing room.

FOX 9 'Voices For Change' discusses racism, prejudice and social inequity

FOX 9's "Voices For Change" brought together several community leaders to discuss racism, prejudice, and social inequity as well as how we can effect real change following the death of George Floyd.

Minnesota National Guard says unrest response cost nearly $13 million

The Minnesota National Guard says it cost nearly $13 million to respond to the unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul over the past two weeks.

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Chauvin was in talks to plead guilty before arrest

Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned. 

Frustrations mount from public during Minneapolis Police Conduct Oversight Commission meeting

The Minneapolis Police Conduct Oversight Commission met for the first time Tuesday night since George Floyd's death.     The call that took place was a special meeting of the Police Conduct Oversight Commission, which is a volunteer group nominated by city council members and the mayor.

Tips lead to 2 teens charged with arson of St. Paul nutrition store amid riots

Tips submitted to the ATF led to arson charges for two Minnesota teens for allegedly damaging a St. Paul store amid the riots following George Floyd's death.

MPD to adopt 6 immediate changes after court order

A Hennepin County judge ruled the city of Minneapolis must institute six immediate measures to comply with an order filed by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights Monday.

ATF releases photos, videos of persons of interest in Minneapolis riots

Law enforcement has released images and videos of persons of interest in several Minneapolis fires during riots in the city after the death of George Floyd.

‘This was not just a tragedy, it was a crime’: Al Sharpton delivers eulogy at George Floyd funeral

Rev. Al Sharpton, the prominent civil rights activist, spoke on racial injustice in the U.S. during his eulogy at the funeral of George Floyd. In his impassioned speech, Sharpton criticized the response of major corporations on Floyd’s death and called for equal protections of black and white Americans under the law.  

Minnesota governor orders 8:46 moment of silence for George Floyd at 11 a.m. Tuesday

At 11 a.m. Tuesday, Minnesotans are asked to take part in a moment of silence for George Floyd for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to mark the start of his funeral service. 

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.

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.