Protest disrupts traffic on I-35W at University Ave in Minneapolis

Protesters are now on I-35W at University Avenue in Minneapolis. The demonstration is in response the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Fire crews respond to 'at least' 19 fires Thursday night

The Minneapolis Fire Department reported that crews responded to "at least" 19 structure fires across the city Thursday night.

Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Janelle Monae among celebrities donating to Minneapolis protesters’ bail

Protests have spread across the United States condemning the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer held a knee on his neck on Monday, and many high-profile celebrities are rallying to donate money to help demonstrators who have been arrested make bail. 

Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns appears at rally on George Floyd's death

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is making his first known public appearance Friday since his mother’s death from Coronavirus, standing behind NBA star Stephen Jackson at a rally to speak out on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Cleanup begins in St. Paul, Minnesota after rioting, looting overnight amid unrest over George Floyd death

More than 170 businesses have been damaged so far in St. Paul, Minnesota from rioting and looting as unrest continues to grow in the Twin Cities over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody earlier this week. 

Attorney for George Floyd's family calls for 1st degree murder charge

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in connection with George Floyd's death Monday. Now, the Floyd family's attorney is calling for first-degree murder charges.

USPS shuts down mail delivery at 7 post offices in Twin Cities for Friday

Due to ongoing safety concerns in the aftermath of riots and looting in the Twin Cities, the United States Postal Service is suspending mail delivery at seven spots in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Damaged Minneapolis businesses voice solidarity with protesters

Several Minneapolis businesses--including many of those that were damaged during the riots--have voiced solidarity with protesters, lamenting the death of George Floyd.

Police across US speak out against death of George Floyd

Police nationwide, in unequivocal and unprecedented language, have condemned the actions of Minneapolis police in the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis School Board director drafts resolution to terminate contract with MPD

The Minneapolis School Board director announced Friday that he plans to terminate the district's contract with the Minneapolis Police Department in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody.

Reports of damage to businesses, buildings in cities surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul following protests

While the majority of destruction from violent protests in response to the death of George Floyd happened in Minneapolis and St. Paul, surrounding cities also experienced reports of damage Thursday overnight into Friday. 

George Floyd and Officer Chauvin once worked security together, former club owner says

A former south Minneapolis club owner is sharing her story, saying George Floyd and former officer Derek Chauvin both worked security at her establishment at the same time.

How the Minnesota National Guard responded to the Floyd protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul Thursday night

Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General Jon Jensen is giving more insight about how the National Guard operated Thursday night into Friday morning in response to the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Rioters set Minneapolis police precinct on fire as protests reignite over George Floyd's death

Mayor Jacob Frey said he made the call to evacuate police officers from the 3rd Precinct before rioters set the building on fire Thursday night as protests continued to boil over in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd.

Mayor Frey calls on community for help ending violence as fires burn through Minneapolis

Mayor Jacob Frey pleaded with members of the community to end the violence as tensions boiled over for a second night in Minneapolis amid protests over the death of George Floyd.