George Floyd's body to return to the Houston area

Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center confirms the body of George Floyd is coming back to the Houston area. Floyd's death in Minneapolis has sparked protests in several cities across the country.

Minneapolis residents ready to defend against looters fearing no help from police

As soldiers, police, and troopers have pushed through the Twin Cities in hopes of restoring order after days of riots, some residents have decided to defend themselves from any trouble.

Pres. Trump praises National Guard as state cracks down on riots in Minneapolis

As troopers, officers, and the National Guard join efforts to break up crowds in Minneapolis, President Trump praised the efforts of soldiers while critcizing the city's mayor.

DPS: Hospitals reporting security concerns during riots, will receive extra help Saturday

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says hospitals in the Twin Cities metro will receive extra help from state and local law enforcement Saturday night as the area faces another night of riots over the Memorial Day death of George Floyd. 

Curfews set to continue Saturday in Minneapolis, St. Paul, suburbs

Cities across the Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, are set to once again go into curfew Saturday night, as officials try to quell riots.

US faith leaders wrestle twin traumas in protests, virus

American religious leaders across faiths are grappling with the heavy burden of helping to heal two active traumas: rising civil unrest driven by the police killing of George Floyd and the coronavirus pandemic.

MnDOT closing I-94, I-35W, I-35E, I-394, and Hwy 55 in Twin Cities overnight due to riots

After protesters stormed onto highways in Minneapolis on Friday, MnDOT is shutting down several major highways in Minneapolis and St. Paul for the night in anticipation for more unrest.

What charges are former officer Derek Chauvin facing in the death of George Floyd?

One of the officers involved with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has been arrested. Derek Chauvin is charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for Floyd's death.

Minneapolis, St. Paul residents clean up after another night of riots, fires

As the curfew lifted at 6 a.m. Saturday in Minneapolis, many residents awoke to more destruction as crowds continued to riot following the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police officer involved in death of George Floyd taken into custody, charged

Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested Friday in the death of George Floyd, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said. Chauvin was later charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

Minnesota governor says state is taking lead of response to riots in Minneapolis over George Floyd death

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state is taking the lead in responding to the situation in Minneapolis, where protests over have escalated into violence over the death of George Floyd in police custody.